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F997 MBY

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,087 mi
Last recorded89,087 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF997 MBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 89,087 miles

big chip to windscreen

chassis and floor of car rusting in various places

Fail 12 Apr 2011 89,087 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

big chip to windscreen

chassis and floor of car rusting in various places

nearside rear inner arch corroded badly

Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,617 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 88,617 miles

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

dent nsf arch

nsr rear arch holed

play nsr shock

Pass 27 Mar 2009 87,927 miles

bad chips to windscreen

brake servo rusting

nsr back arch corroding

oil leak

rear spring areas rusting

slight play osf shock

Fail 16 Mar 2009 87,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bad chips to windscreen

brake servo rusting

nsr back arch corroding

oil leak

rear spring areas rusting

slight play osf shock

Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,117 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front wing corroded at bottom

Fail 8 Apr 2008 87,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

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

nearside front wing corroded at bottom

Pass 30 Mar 2007 86,166 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 86,166 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,129 miles

as per previose advisory note

Fail 6 Apr 2006 85,129 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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F997 MBY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F997 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 F997 MBY registered?

F997 MBY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 August 1988.

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