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R161 CEE

1998 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,397 mi
Last recorded130,397 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 CEE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 130,397 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 130,397 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 128,931 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2007 127,504 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 127,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s handbrake effiency low

Pass 22 Mar 2006 125,564 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 125,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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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R161 CEE is a 1998 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R161 CEE, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R161 CEE registered?

R161 CEE is a 1998 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R161 CEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 CEE 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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