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E959 BMX

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,520 mi
Last recorded36,520 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE959 BMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,520 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 54,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,137 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,708 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 51,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,762 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,319 miles

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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E959 BMX is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E959 BMX, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E959 BMX is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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