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E963 JOU

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Beige Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,075 mi
Last recorded77,075 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE963 JOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 77,075 miles

Both head lamps condensation

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,058 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 77,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,044 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 77,043 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure vent pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 76,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 76,960 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,915 miles

air vent pipe on fuel tank split

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 76,565 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,793 miles

both front brakes very slight bind

fuel breather pipe split

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,690 miles

F SEATS LOOSE.COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY.CORROSION O/S F TO R BRAKE PIPE.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN/NOISE.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,437 miles

fuel vent pipe holed

Fail 20 Jun 2012 75,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

fuel vent pipe holed

Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,065 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BACK LOOSE.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.CORROSION F TO R BRAKE PIPE O/S.GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL.NOISE N/S/R BRAKE.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,747 miles

GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL.NOISE R BRAKES.SCREEN DAMAGE.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 74,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL.NOISE R BRAKES.SCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,407 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 74,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

MISC CORROSION MISC PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.F SEATS LOOSE.DAMAGE O/S/R TYRE WALL.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 74,079 miles

GENERAL LIHHT CORROSION.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION,DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 74,079 miles

GENERAL LIHHT CORROSION.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION,DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,748 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 73,748 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION

Pass 8 Jun 2006 73,412 miles

SERVO CORRODED GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION MISC EXHAUST LEAKS NOISE R BRAKES BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

Fail 8 Jun 2006 73,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

SERVO CORRODED GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION MISC EXHAUST LEAKS NOISE R BRAKES BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

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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E963 JOU is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Beige with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 E963 JOU, 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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E963 JOU is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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