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E818 NDD

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

12,959 mi
Last recorded12,959 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE818 NDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2006 12,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake hoses have corrosion on the ferrules

nearside front tyre has some damage to outer sidewall

nearside front wheel rim has a large dent

nearside rear wheel bearings have some play

offside front brake hose starting to perish

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2005 11,558 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 11,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to offside front cross member

Engine sump leaking oil and also a possible oil leak from rear main oil seal

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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E818 NDD is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 E818 NDD, 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 E818 NDD registered?

E818 NDD is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is E818 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E818 NDD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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