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D308 YMO

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Turquoise Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,711 mi
Last recorded144,711 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD308 YMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 144,711 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,559 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,531 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underboby corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,238 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 28,238 miles

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

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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D308 YMO is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Turquoise with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D308 YMO, 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 D308 YMO registered?

D308 YMO is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D308 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D308 YMO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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