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F923 MPJ

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,019 mi
Last recorded50,019 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF923 MPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,019 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 50,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,330 miles

slight corrosion on both rear outer sills and rear floors

Fail 9 Oct 2008 44,330 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight corrosion on both rear outer sills and rear floors

Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,945 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 23,262 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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F923 MPJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F923 MPJ, 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 F923 MPJ registered?

F923 MPJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F923 MPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F923 MPJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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