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D226 NCV

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,759 mi
Last recorded18,759 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD226 NCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 18,759 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 18,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 16,058 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 15,973 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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D226 NCV 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 D226 NCV, 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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How do I check the history of D226 NCV?

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What year was D226 NCV registered?

D226 NCV is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is D226 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D226 NCV 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.

Does D226 NCV have outstanding finance?

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