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C940 BCL

1986 Vauxhall Astramax

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,084 mi
Last recorded54,084 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Astramax60,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC940 BCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,084 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

vehicle has got many welding repairs

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight brake bind o/s front

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,049 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear exhaust rusty

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,506 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,068 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

slight harshness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in o/s front wishbone rear bush

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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C940 BCL is a 1986 Vauxhall Astramax in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C940 BCL, 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 C940 BCL registered?

C940 BCL is a 1986 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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