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E863 ECF

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

9,218 mi
Last recorded9,218 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE863 ECF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 9,218 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 7,818 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 5,412 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 4,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 4,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 4,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear valance corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 4,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear valance corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2014 2,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s rear inner arch corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 2,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s rear inner arch corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 2,817 miles

front end of nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 2,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front end of nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,926 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 99,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front of nearside outer sill corroded

offside front brake slower to work

oil leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2009 98,842 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 98,759 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 98,044 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 97,488 miles

front of nrarside outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2007 97,474 miles

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

front of nrarside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 96,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 86,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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E863 ECF is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E863 ECF, 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 E863 ECF registered?

E863 ECF is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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