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F976 ORK

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,118 mi
Last recorded71,118 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 ORK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,118 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,012 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 68,010 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,744 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,323 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 66,783 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 66,783 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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F976 ORK is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Gold 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 F976 ORK, 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 F976 ORK registered?

F976 ORK is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 December 1988.

Is F976 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F976 ORK 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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