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E901 EMV

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

37,974 mi
Last recorded37,974 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE901 EMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2009 37,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s door mirror missing.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

temporary repair nearside front light unit

Fail 15 Feb 2008 36,698 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

temporary repair nearside front light unit

Front bumper insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,341 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 35,341 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,575 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 33,571 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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E901 EMV is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E901 EMV, 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 E901 EMV registered?

E901 EMV is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 February 1988.

Is E901 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E901 EMV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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