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F996 HBH

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,491 mi
Last recorded74,491 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF996 HBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2006 74,491 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 74,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

both rear wheel bearings have slight play but not excessive

Pass 18 Apr 2006 73,485 miles

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)

hint of brake bind n/s o/s/f

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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F996 HBH is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F996 HBH, 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 F996 HBH registered?

F996 HBH is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F996 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F996 HBH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F996 HBH have outstanding finance?

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