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MC53 LCT

2001 Vauxhall Astramax

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,824 mi
Last recorded133,824 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 LCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 133,824 miles

headlamps o/s and n/s lenses faded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 127,171 miles

sills covered

Pass 18 Aug 2014 121,623 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 112,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 112,512 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 108,671 miles

advise both rear tyres close to limit of 1.6mm.

advise o/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriate

Fail 8 Sep 2012 108,661 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise o/s front wiper blade split

Pass 10 Sep 2011 103,058 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 96,920 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,301 miles

both front tyres getting to limmit

Pass 18 Aug 2008 85,689 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 80,389 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 64,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oily around cam cover and lower cam belt area

fuel tank large vent pipe is begining to crack

Fail 8 Jan 2007 64,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oily around cam cover and lower cam belt area

fuel tank large vent pipe is begining to crack

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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MC53 LCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astramax in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MC53 LCT, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MC53 LCT registered?

MC53 LCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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