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E209 LHN

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,137 mi
Last recorded88,137 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE209 LHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,137 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 84,884 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 80,620 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 80,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 75,644 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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E209 LHN is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E209 LHN, 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 E209 LHN registered?

E209 LHN is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 1987.

Is E209 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E209 LHN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E209 LHN have outstanding finance?

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