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E196 NRL

1987 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

69,974 mi
Last recorded69,974 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE196 NRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2006 69,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

wheel arch n/s surface rust

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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E196 NRL is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E196 NRL, 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 E196 NRL registered?

E196 NRL is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E196 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E196 NRL shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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