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E663 JSR

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,646 mi
Last recorded4,646 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE663 JSR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 4,646 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear wheel arch panels corroded

unable to fully assess sills and floor due to underseal

Pass 27 Jul 2011 4,340 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 4,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 3,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 1,234 miles

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

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

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

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

some corrosion on front wheel arches(not sharp)

some corrosion on rear wheel arches(not sharp)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 99,398 miles

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

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

dampness around fuel tank sender unit(no visible leaks)

heavy surface corrosion around sill to floor joints(not excessive)

n/s gearbox front rubber mounting heavily perished(still secure)

slight corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Fail 17 Jul 2008 99,398 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

dampness around fuel tank sender unit(no visible leaks)

heavy surface corrosion around sill to floor joints(not excessive)

n/s gearbox front rubber mounting heavily perished(still secure)

slight corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 18 Jul 2007 98,965 miles

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

Oil leak

dampness around fuel tank sender unit(no visible leaks)

some corrosion around front & rear body arches(no sharp edges)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 98,965 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight dampness around fuel tank sender unit(no leak visible)

some corrosion around front & rear body arches(no sharp edges)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 97,610 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 97,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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E663 JSR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E663 JSR, 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 E663 JSR registered?

E663 JSR is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E663 JSR safe to buy?

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