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E943 PEC

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

14,491 mi
Last recorded14,491 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE943 PEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 14,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 14,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 12,837 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 12,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 10,485 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 10,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 10,076 miles

Front Both front outer C.V boots slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 10,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Both front outer C.V boots slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 8,268 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 5,026 miles

Nearside Front Wing lower section corrosion but not within the prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Offside Front tyre cracked on sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 86,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,369 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 78,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,540 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,551 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f Wiper starting to split.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 72,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,129 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 70,838 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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E943 PEC is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E943 PEC, 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 E943 PEC registered?

E943 PEC is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E943 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E943 PEC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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