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D222 XBV

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Brown Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,988 mi
Last recorded79,988 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD222 XBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 79,988 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 79,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

centre exhaust mount rubber splitting.

corrosion forming to brake pipes.

cracking to o/s front flexi brake hose.

front exhaust bracket broken,advise attenion .

front number plate cracked.

front strut top mount bushes splitting.

handbrake cable front mount bracket lifting from floor.

moisture behind headlamp glass.

n/s front brake pads 2-3mm.

n/s rear fog lamp lense broken & loose.

o/s front washer jet inop,advise attention.

o/s rear wheel rim buckled,advise attention.

steering gaitor cracking o/s.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 77,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 77,658 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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D222 XBV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Brown with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D222 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 D222 XBV registered?

D222 XBV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D222 XBV safe to buy?

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