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E196 SKK

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,049 mi
Last recorded98,049 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE196 SKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2007 98,049 miles

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

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

engine has oil leak possibly from rear main oil seal

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise not excessive

slight play & noise from steering rack not excessive

Pass 16 Jan 2006 97,490 miles

offside & nearside front wheelbearings slight noise not excessive

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 SKK is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E196 SKK, 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 SKK registered?

E196 SKK is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E196 SKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E196 SKK shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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