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E840 UWL

1987 Vauxhall Astramax

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,709 mi
Last recorded66,709 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astramax53,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE840 UWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside handbrake effort only just met minimum requirements

Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,294 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 63,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode in clips

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre close to limit

seatbelt mount prescribed area starting to corrode

suspension mount prescribed area starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2007 58,211 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 58,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 54,312 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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E840 UWL is a 1987 Vauxhall Astramax in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E840 UWL, 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 E840 UWL registered?

E840 UWL is a 1987 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E840 UWL safe to buy?

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