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D221 XBV

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,557 mi
Last recorded16,557 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD221 XBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 16,557 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 16,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 14,849 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2007 14,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 13,504 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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D221 XBV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D221 XBV, 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 D221 XBV registered?

D221 XBV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is D221 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D221 XBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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