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E960 TYC

1987 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,748 mi
Last recorded94,748 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE960 TYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 94,748 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 93,214 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 93,214 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 91,967 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 91,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

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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E960 TYC is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E960 TYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E960 TYC?

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What year was E960 TYC registered?

E960 TYC is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E960 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E960 TYC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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