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F968 LNF

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,261 mi
Last recorded57,261 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF968 LNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 57,261 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 56,670 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 56,479 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 53,638 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 56,206 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 56,206 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,071 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 56,071 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe around tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 55,093 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rubber pipe on tank perished

Pass 18 May 2018 55,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2017 54,660 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 53,276 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 53,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 49,306 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread but not showing cords

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking but not showing cords and nail in tread

Pass 17 May 2014 47,537 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2013 47,533 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,426 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 47,250 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,558 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,277 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking (crazy paving)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 43,277 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking (crazy paving)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 41,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in tyre

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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F968 LNF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 65,209 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 F968 LNF, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F968 LNF registered?

F968 LNF is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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