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E227 MPO

1988 Vauxhall Astramax

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

27,218 mi
Last recorded27,218 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astramax46,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE227 MPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 26,846 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 26,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside outer sill rusted and holed

offside outer sill rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,356 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 25,354 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both inner sills rusty and weak

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

nearside front inner wheel arch rusty

nearside rear boby rusted and holed

offside front door latch broken

offside rear body rusted and holed

offside rear inner wheel arch rusty and weak

Pass 16 May 2007 23,753 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 23,753 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 21,934 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 21,934 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside 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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E227 MPO is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E227 MPO, 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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What year was E227 MPO registered?

E227 MPO is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 21 June 1988.

Is E227 MPO safe to buy?

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