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C945 TBC

1986 Vauxhall Astramax

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,379 mi
Last recorded21,379 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Astramax60,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC945 TBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 21,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front offside and rear offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Fail 15 Dec 2011 21,379 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front offside and rear offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Pass 21 Dec 2010 21,266 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 21,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,001 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 21,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 121,001 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,902 miles

rear offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Fail 15 Dec 2008 20,902 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Pass 20 Dec 2007 20,593 miles

front offside door mirror backing cover broken but no sharp exposed edges present

rear offside wing wheel arch corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Pass 29 Dec 2006 20,338 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 20,325 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 19,404 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 19,404 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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C945 TBC is a 1986 Vauxhall Astramax in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 C945 TBC, 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 C945 TBC registered?

C945 TBC is a 1986 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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