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E134 LAD

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

40,562 mi
Last recorded40,562 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE134 LAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,562 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 40,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2006 40,561 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Lower rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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E134 LAD is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 58,629 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 E134 LAD, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E134 LAD registered?

E134 LAD is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E134 LAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E134 LAD 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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