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B2 GTE

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,486 mi
Last recorded107,486 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 107,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 104,517 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 104,517 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake imbalance 22%.

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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B2 GTE is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 B2 GTE, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of B2 GTE?

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What year was B2 GTE registered?

B2 GTE is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is B2 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 GTE 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.

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