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R186 WLE

1998 Vauxhall Astramax

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,513 mi
Last recorded103,513 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 WLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2006 103,513 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 103,359 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R186 WLE is a 1998 Vauxhall Astramax in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R186 WLE, 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 R186 WLE registered?

R186 WLE is a 1998 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R186 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 WLE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R186 WLE have outstanding finance?

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