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E438 TVF

1988 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,660 mi
Last recorded11,660 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astramax46,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE438 TVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2011 11,660 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 10,728 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 9,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,527 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 8,446 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 84,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 6,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 4,494 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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

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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E438 TVF is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E438 TVF, 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 E438 TVF registered?

E438 TVF is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E438 TVF safe to buy?

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