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E878 HUY

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,741 mi
Last recorded60,741 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE878 HUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,741 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S AND N/S OUTERSILLS SMALL CORROSION

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,634 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 60,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,309 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 603,609 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

o/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH ATTENTION SOON

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,929 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 59,441 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 59,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E878 HUY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E878 HUY, 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 E878 HUY registered?

E878 HUY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E878 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E878 HUY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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