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E854 CBM

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,224 mi
Last recorded1,224 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE854 CBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 1,224 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable to fully satisfy condition of brake pipes due to covering of grease.

Fail 11 Dec 2007 1,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable to check n/s/r wheel due to detached shock absorber

unable to fully satisfy condition of brake pipes due to covering of grease.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 98,312 miles

as b 4

Fail 11 Dec 2006 98,312 miles

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

brake pipes coverd in under seael ?

under body coverd in under seal

Pass 18 Nov 2005 95,704 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 95,704 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil leak.

Surface cracks in nearside rear tyre.

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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E854 CBM is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E854 CBM, 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 E854 CBM registered?

E854 CBM is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E854 CBM safe to buy?

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