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E799 YHR

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,048 mi
Last recorded46,048 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE799 YHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,048 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 44,704 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 44,691 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 44,305 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 44,300 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,866 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,914 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,737 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,289 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,711 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,385 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,304 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,625 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,771 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,868 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 37,293 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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E799 YHR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E799 YHR, 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 E799 YHR registered?

E799 YHR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 January 1988.

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