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E166 MVT

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,624 mi
Last recorded22,624 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 MVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 22,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt And offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner And offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 22,616 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner and offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 22,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 22,581 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 22,002 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 21,713 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to both sides rear floor

Pass 15 Jan 2016 20,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 16,631 miles

both sides outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 16,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both sides outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 14,683 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 12,023 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2011 6,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 4,447 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 1,689 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 99,334 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 96,179 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 93,597 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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E166 MVT is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E166 MVT, 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 E166 MVT registered?

E166 MVT is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 1988.

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The MOT history for E166 MVT shows 18 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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