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F981 MBY

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,329 mi
Last recorded40,329 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF981 MBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

drivers seat

off side front tyre cracking

rear wings rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,160 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

alternator attachment bushes deteriorated

nearside front MacPherson strut upper attachment bush slightly deteriorated

offside front MacPherson strut upper attachment bush slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 28 Nov 2007 39,160 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

alternator attachment bushes deteriorated

nearside front MacPherson strut upper attachment bush slightly deteriorated

offside front MacPherson strut upper attachment bush slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,688 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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F981 MBY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F981 MBY, 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 F981 MBY registered?

F981 MBY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 August 1988.

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