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D186 RNM

1987 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,953 mi
Last recorded98,953 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD186 RNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both nearside and offside rear sills corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Nov 2010 97,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both nearside and offside rear sill rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2009 96,926 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 94,976 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2008 94,969 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 93,024 miles

ADVISE ADVANCED CORROSION PRESENT -----O/SIDE FRONT WHEELARCH/ FLOOR +O/SIDE OUTERSILL REAR

Pass 7 Dec 2006 91,024 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

ADVISE ADVANCED CORROSION IN O/SIDE FRONT LOWER WHEELARCH

Fail 7 Dec 2006 91,024 miles

ADVISE ADVANCED CORROSION IN O/SIDE FRONT LOWER WHEELARCH

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 89,109 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 89,109 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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D186 RNM is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D186 RNM, 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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D186 RNM is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 1987.

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