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C598 PAV

1986 Vauxhall Astramax

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,021 mi
Last recorded58,021 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Astramax60,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC598 PAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2008 58,021 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear wheel archs corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,909 miles

both front lower arm mounting points corroding

exhaust blowing

ns outer sill corroding

nsf sill corroded not with in 30cm of perscribed area

osf cv boot weaping

osf head light corroding nsf sligtly corroded

osr bumper loose

osr light unit damaged

rear load valve corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2007 57,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arm mounting points corroding

exhaust blowing

ns outer sill corroding

nsf sill corroded not with in 30cm of perscribed area

osf cv boot weaping

osf head light corroding nsf sligtly corroded

osr bumper loose

osr light unit damaged

rear load valve corroding

Pass 19 May 2006 57,683 miles

both rear 1/4 panals correding

both wheel archs corroding

nearside outer sill corroding

offside head light corroding

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astramax?

Based on 6,888 MOT tests across 2,089 vehicles.

58.8%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,787
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,118
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 909
constant velocity joint gaiter split 530
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
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C598 PAV is a 1986 Vauxhall Astramax in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.2% with a typical mileage of 60,924 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 Astramax fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,787 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C598 PAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astramax typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C598 PAV registered?

C598 PAV is a 1986 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 10 February 1986.

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