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D874 LNE

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,380 mi
Last recorded99,380 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD874 LNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 99,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 99,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 99,321 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 97,208 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 97,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,659 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 91,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 91,671 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2005 91,619 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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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D874 LNE is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D874 LNE, 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 D874 LNE registered?

D874 LNE is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 January 1987.

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