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E158 CKX

1988 Vauxhall Astramax

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,669 mi
Last recorded49,669 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astramax46,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE158 CKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,669 miles

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

damage to windscreen, but not affecting view to the road

Fail 20 Aug 2015 49,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel archx2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

damage to windscreen, but not affecting view to the road

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,372 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 44,372 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,259 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2013 44,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,000 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 44,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 43,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 43,041 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 43,041 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 42,532 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 42,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,031 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,109 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 41,109 miles

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

front o/s cross member corroded †front central cross member corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,351 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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E158 CKX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 E158 CKX, 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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E158 CKX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 18 February 1988.

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