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H988 WCA

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

108,112 mi
Last recorded108,112 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH988 WCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2007 108,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

both fuel pipes squashed flat

Pass 26 Apr 2006 103,307 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 103,307 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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H988 WCA is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,964 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 H988 WCA, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H988 WCA registered?

H988 WCA is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 1990.

Is H988 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H988 WCA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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