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D840 VYJ

1987 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,139 mi
Last recorded44,139 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD840 VYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 44,138 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 43,648 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,648 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,057 miles

see origonal VT32.462752057064

Fail 21 Feb 2007 43,053 miles

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

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

fuel tank slightly corroded.

fuel tank vent pipes perished at filler neak.

various areas of slight corrosion on under side of vehicle.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,504 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 42,504 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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D840 VYJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D840 VYJ, 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 D840 VYJ registered?

D840 VYJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D840 VYJ safe to buy?

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