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E266 HRX

1988 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,465 mi
Last recorded70,465 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astramax46,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE266 HRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2009 70,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

N/S headlamp glass cracked.

Both outer sills plastic covered.

Brake fluid level low.

Modified exhaust - noisey.

N/S side repeater lens missing - coloured bulb fitted.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R door hinge broken

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,213 miles

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

n/s/f head light cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r inner sill rusty

outer sills fitted with covers

Fail 4 Apr 2008 62,213 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

n/s/f head light cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r inner sill rusty

outer sills fitted with covers

Pass 17 Feb 2007 54,313 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

larger tyres fitted to rear of vehicle

nearside headlamp glass slightly damaged

nearside outer door sill starting to corrode(advise sill cover removed to check)

noise from rear exhaust box near to limit(non gen)

offside front inner wing starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance and offside grabs slightly

sill covers fitted

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jan 2007 53,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both outer c.v boots deteriorating

engine oil level on minimum

larger tyres fitted to rear axle

noise emitted from rear exhaust silencer near to limit

possible corrosion in nearside rear outer sill??

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2006 44,484 miles

underside of vehicle rusty,outer sills covered,both front outer cv boots perished,front shock absorbers damp,slight travel on handbrake.

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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E266 HRX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E266 HRX, 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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E266 HRX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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