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E149 HTL

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,495 mi
Last recorded72,495 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 HTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 72,495 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 69,780 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 66,862 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 65,221 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,301 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 58,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,298 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,350 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 56,350 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 56,341 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

dash lights not working

main beam tell tale lamp not working

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,835 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage but has no chords exposed

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage but has no chords exposed

o/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage but has no chords exposed

Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,835 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage but has no chords exposed

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage but has no chords exposed

o/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage but has no chords exposed

Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,272 miles

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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E149 HTL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 58,629 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 E149 HTL, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E149 HTL registered?

E149 HTL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E149 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E149 HTL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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