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E554 LHW

1988 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,544 mi
Last recorded21,544 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astramax46,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE554 LHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 21,544 miles

Oil leak

centre and rear brake pipes surface rust and greesed in places

o/s/r under sill corr/weak

Fail 5 Jan 2010 21,532 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

centre and rear brake pipes surface rust and greesed in places

o/s/r under sill corr/weak

Pass 7 Jan 2009 14,061 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes surface rust

n/s/f inner wing corr/holed

Fail 7 Jan 2009 14,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes surface rust

n/s/f inner wing corr/holed

Pass 4 Jan 2008 5,795 miles

Both front top strut mounts becoming perrished

Brake fluid level low

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pipes pitted

Slight corrosion to offside rear body near suspension mount

Unable to see front pads

Under body heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2007 96,599 miles

2 front tyre walls crazed

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 86,888 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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E554 LHW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E554 LHW, 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 E554 LHW registered?

E554 LHW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 2 January 1988.

Is E554 LHW safe to buy?

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