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D212 FAE

1986 Vauxhall Astramax

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,783 mi
Last recorded91,783 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Astramax60,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD212 FAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 91,783 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded

handbrake cable frayed

indicator switch has tight operation

n/s o/s front anti roll bar bushes cracking

n/s o/s rear inner wings corroded

n/s o/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s handbrake cable retainer broken

wiper spindles worn

Fail 10 Jan 2008 91,783 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded

handbrake cable frayed

indicator switch has tight operation

n/s o/s front anti roll bar bushes cracking

n/s o/s rear inner wings corroded

n/s o/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s handbrake cable retainer broken

wiper spindles worn

Pass 10 Jan 2007 88,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hand brake cable frayed 1 strand

N/s rear bumper loose

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

O/s hand brake cable braket deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2006 86,026 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 86,014 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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D212 FAE is a 1986 Vauxhall Astramax in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D212 FAE, 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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D212 FAE is a 1986 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 11 August 1986.

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