MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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E168 BBM is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E168 BBM, 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 E168 BBM registered?
E168 BBM is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 1988.
Is E168 BBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for E168 BBM shows 9 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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