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E987 JLK

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,307 mi
Last recorded86,307 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE987 JLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 86,307 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limit.

offside rear foglight lens cracked.

nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing.

Fail 17 Apr 2007 86,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing.

offside rear foglight lens cracked.

offside rear tyre worn to limit.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 83,720 miles

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit.

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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E987 JLK is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E987 JLK, 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 E987 JLK registered?

E987 JLK is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 1988.

Is E987 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E987 JLK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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