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E803 HJH

1988 Vauxhall Astramax

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,138 mi
Last recorded60,138 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astramax46,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE803 HJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,138 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 60,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 57,892 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 57,879 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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E803 HJH is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 46,457 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 E803 HJH, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E803 HJH registered?

E803 HJH is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 6 June 1988.

Is E803 HJH safe to buy?

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