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E854 XYA

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,187 mi
Last recorded54,187 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE854 XYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,187 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion in filler neck and cap seal area

front brake pipe flexis cracking

front pads and discs worn low and corroded

n/s/r brake sticky/slightly tieing on

top front suspension mounts deteriorated

various under body corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,905 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 53,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,396 miles

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

all shockers soft

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre side wall spliting

top suspension mounts spliting from seats

Fail 16 Mar 2007 53,366 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all shockers soft

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre side walls spliting

top front suspension mounts spliting fom seats

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,154 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 53,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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 XYA is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

E854 XYA is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E854 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E854 XYA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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