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D38 XJR

1987 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

167,718 mi
Last recorded167,718 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD38 XJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 167,718 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 166,516 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 166,322 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 165,584 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 164,485 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 163,416 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 163,410 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2016 161,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 159,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 158,277 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 156,612 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 154,864 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 151,204 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 149,069 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 147,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 144,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 142,017 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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D38 XJR is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 D38 XJR, 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 D38 XJR registered?

D38 XJR is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 April 1987.

Is D38 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D38 XJR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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