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D334 FOW

1987 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,098 mi
Last recorded66,098 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD334 FOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 66,098 miles

rear suspension meet min stardard

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front suspension meets min standard

o/s/r brake small bind attention required

Fail 5 Feb 2007 66,082 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 66,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Earth strap broken.

Exhaust fouling suspension. Nearside front wing poor condition and slight corrosion in the boot area.

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak

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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D334 FOW is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D334 FOW, 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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D334 FOW is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 February 1987.

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