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E449 LUW

1988 Vauxhall Astramax

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

266,875 mi
Last recorded266,875 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astramax46,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE449 LUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 266,875 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 203,403 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 203,403 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 10,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,948 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 9,374 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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E449 LUW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E449 LUW, 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 E449 LUW registered?

E449 LUW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is E449 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E449 LUW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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