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D371 HYU

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,057 mi
Last recorded94,057 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD371 HYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 94,057 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 92,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 92,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 90,292 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 90,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 88,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 84,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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D371 HYU is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D371 HYU, 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 D371 HYU registered?

D371 HYU is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 June 1987.

Is D371 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D371 HYU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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