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E531 UKW

1987 Vauxhall Astramax

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,057 mi
Last recorded4,057 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astramax53,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE531 UKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 4,057 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 4,057 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2006 96,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 96,683 miles

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

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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E531 UKW is a 1987 Vauxhall Astramax in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E531 UKW, 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 E531 UKW registered?

E531 UKW is a 1987 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 3 November 1987.

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