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E268 FVV

1987 Vauxhall Astramax

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,827 mi
Last recorded87,827 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astramax53,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE268 FVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2007 87,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

INNER WINGS CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

REAR FOOTBRAKE & HANDBRAKE EFFORTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 8 Apr 2006 87,674 miles

INNER SILLS CORRODING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

DAMPING EFFECT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

HEADLAMPS CONDENSATED

Fail 4 Apr 2006 87,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

DAMPING EFFECT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

HEADLAMPS CONDENSATED

INNER SILLS CORRODING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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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E268 FVV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astramax in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E268 FVV, 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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What year was E268 FVV registered?

E268 FVV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E268 FVV safe to buy?

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