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E178 YJO

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,563 mi
Last recorded62,563 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 YJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under car sprayed with protective paint

Fail 9 Oct 2017 62,550 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,681 miles

both outer sill panels very corroded

both rear tyres side walls perished and cracked

n/s/f lower wing corroded off and loose

rear coil springs corroded

under side very corroded and rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2016 57,670 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

both outer sill panels very corroded

both rear tyres side walls perished and cracked

n/s/f lower wing corroded off and loose

rear coil springs corroded

under side very corroded and rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2016 57,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,404 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,636 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 53,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,438 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 53,438 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,231 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 52,938 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,635 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 52,635 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,371 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 52,371 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,046 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,698 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 51,698 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 51,026 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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E178 YJO is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E178 YJO, 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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E178 YJO is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 1988.

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