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E158 XGP

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,557 mi
Last recorded87,557 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE158 XGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 87,557 miles

nearside front headlamp has slight chip

nearside front shockabsorber has slight mist of oil.

offside front headlamp has slight chip.

Fail 1 Dec 2007 87,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front headlamp has slight chip

nearside front shockabsorber has slight mist of oil.

offside front headlamp has slight chip.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 80,185 miles

off side body sill surface corrision

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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E158 XGP is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E158 XGP, 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 E158 XGP registered?

E158 XGP is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E158 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E158 XGP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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