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E76 MEW

1988 Vauxhall Astramax

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,617 mi
Last recorded54,617 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astramax46,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE76 MEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,617 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 54,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,358 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 48,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bad engine oil leak

rear outer valance holed and corroded

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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E76 MEW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E76 MEW, 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 E76 MEW registered?

E76 MEW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 25 February 1988.

Is E76 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E76 MEW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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