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D880 SRO

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,374 mi
Last recorded85,374 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD880 SRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,374 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 85,365 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,325 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 85,227 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,227 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,638 miles

Fuel tank coroded

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 84,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank coroded

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 84,146 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 83,490 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 83,341 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 83,323 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly 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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D880 SRO is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 D880 SRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D880 SRO registered?

D880 SRO is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 1987.

Is D880 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D880 SRO shows 14 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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