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D891 PKL

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,727 mi
Last recorded36,727 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD891 PKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,727 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 36,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 24,440 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 24,440 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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D891 PKL is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D891 PKL, 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 D891 PKL registered?

D891 PKL is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 1987.

Is D891 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D891 PKL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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