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E482 DCW

1987 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,024 mi
Last recorded18,024 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astramax53,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 DCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,024 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 17,998 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,382 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 116,375 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

injector leaking

rear ns bumper insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,485 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 14,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E482 DCW is a 1987 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E482 DCW, 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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E482 DCW is a 1987 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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