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F980 LPL

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,212 mi
Last recorded13,212 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF980 LPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 13,212 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 13,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2021 4,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 744 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 97,341 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 97,323 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 96,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,215 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,812 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,640 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 94,074 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 93,890 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,890 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,678 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 93,479 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 93,237 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2009 93,237 miles

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

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 92,854 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 92,854 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,426 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre, sidewall cracked & perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 92,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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F980 LPL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F980 LPL, 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 F980 LPL registered?

F980 LPL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F980 LPL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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