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E806 BBW

1988 Vauxhall Astramax

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,304 mi
Last recorded57,304 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astramax46,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE806 BBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 57,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 56,574 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,574 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,041 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 54,027 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 51,671 miles

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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E806 BBW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E806 BBW, 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 E806 BBW registered?

E806 BBW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is E806 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E806 BBW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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