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D155 LRL

1987 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,462 mi
Last recorded38,462 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD155 LRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,462 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all over under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal unable to fully check

n/s and o/s front upper strut top mounts deteriorated slightly

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,242 miles

all brake lines covered with waxoyl unable to examine

o/s and n/s top strut mounts starting to debond

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,523 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,842 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 17,830 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,992 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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D155 LRL is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D155 LRL, 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 D155 LRL registered?

D155 LRL is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D155 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D155 LRL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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