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D165 YNH

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,171 mi
Last recorded22,171 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD165 YNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,171 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 22,023 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 22,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,338 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,954 miles

Oil leak

both front wing bottoms corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2010 20,954 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wing bottoms corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 203,354 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wing bottoms corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2009 20,354 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front wing bottoms corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,971 miles

Oil leak

both front wing bottoms corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2008 19,971 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front wing bottoms corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,383 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 18,689 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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D165 YNH is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D165 YNH, 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

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What year was D165 YNH registered?

D165 YNH is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 January 1987.

Is D165 YNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D165 YNH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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