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E895 JRN

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,227 mi
Last recorded44,227 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE895 JRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,227 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,834 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 43,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,979 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 40,979 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 40,958 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 39,060 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 39,054 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

in my view the structural integrity of the vehicle has beem severely compromised due to corrosion of sills and that they are not joined to the floor pan.

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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E895 JRN is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E895 JRN, 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 E895 JRN registered?

E895 JRN is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 January 1988.

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