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F996 WVF

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,723 mi
Last recorded102,723 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF996 WVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 102,723 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 102,689 miles

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

oil leaking from engine onto o/s front suspension and brake hose

Pass 11 Jul 2006 95,842 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 95,824 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 WVF is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F996 WVF registered?

F996 WVF is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F996 WVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F996 WVF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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