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E989 GLH

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

28,842 mi
Last recorded28,842 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2006
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE989 GLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2006 28,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible 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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E989 GLH is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E989 GLH, 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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What year was E989 GLH registered?

E989 GLH is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 1987.

Is E989 GLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E989 GLH shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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