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D333 MJA

1987 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

59,944 mi
Last recorded59,944 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astramax53,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD333 MJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2009 59,944 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear arches corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2008 57,303 miles

slight movement in suspension top mounts

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2008 57,303 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight movement in suspension top mounts

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2007 54,415 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 54,415 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,777 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 51,777 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

n/s/sill corroded and holed

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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D333 MJA is a 1987 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.7% with a typical mileage of 53,578 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 D333 MJA, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D333 MJA is a 1987 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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