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D359 NKR

1987 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,180 mi
Last recorded37,180 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD359 NKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,180 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 37,171 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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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D359 NKR is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D359 NKR, 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 D359 NKR registered?

D359 NKR is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 1987.

Is D359 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D359 NKR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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