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D400 TLV

1987 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,381 mi
Last recorded95,381 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD400 TLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2009 95,381 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front crossmember corroded,holed & bent (not within any prescribed area)

plastic covers over n/s & o/s outer sills

Pass 25 Jun 2008 92,201 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 92,201 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2007 88,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 84,648 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (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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D400 TLV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D400 TLV, 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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D400 TLV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 1987.

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