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F917 DBU

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,169 mi
Last recorded5,169 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF917 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 5,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 98,558 miles

fuel pipes cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 83,791 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 83,791 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 79,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 77,464 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 75,714 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 73,900 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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F917 DBU is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 58,629 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F917 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 38 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F917 DBU registered?

F917 DBU is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F917 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F917 DBU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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