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E976 MBP

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,115 mi
Last recorded79,115 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE976 MBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear & off/s front wheel arches slightly corroded with no sharp edges

different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles

Fail 7 Feb 2012 79,054 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear & off/s front wheel arches slightly corroded with no sharp edges

different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,785 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind on nsf brake

Fail 3 Feb 2011 63,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind on nsf brake

Pass 8 Oct 2009 60,256 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 60,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,966 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 45,841 miles

Corrosion on o/s+n/s sills

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E976 MBP is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E976 MBP, 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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E976 MBP is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 1988.

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