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E850 RGL

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,375 mi
Last recorded27,375 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE850 RGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 27,375 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,613 miles

fuel pipe corroded

rear foot brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,295 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded. nearside rear tyre close to limit and cracking. offside door dropped. oil leak and radiator corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 19,295 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded. nearside rear tyre close to limit and cracking. offside door dropped. oil leak and radiator corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,035 miles

both sides door hinges worn

front brakes slightly unbalanced

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2009 15,035 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both sides door hinges worn

front brakes slightly unbalanced

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,699 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2008 10,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 7,230 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 7,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 3,438 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 3,438 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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E850 RGL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E850 RGL, 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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E850 RGL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 1988.

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