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D209 MCV

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,719 mi
Last recorded6,719 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD209 MCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 6,719 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 6,719 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 92,945 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 92,945 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 79,882 miles

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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D209 MCV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D209 MCV, 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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What year was D209 MCV registered?

D209 MCV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D209 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D209 MCV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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