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E90 XVU

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,288 mi
Last recorded69,288 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE90 XVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2009 69,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,288 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 28 Jun 2008 65,843 miles

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

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

pin holes in rear box

Fail 26 Jun 2008 65,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

pin holes in rear box

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,004 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 62,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 58,010 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 54,071 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 54,039 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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E90 XVU is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E90 XVU, 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 E90 XVU registered?

E90 XVU is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 1988.

Is E90 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E90 XVU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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