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F156 PHJ

1989 Vauxhall Astramax

Blue Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,954 mi
Last recorded90,954 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astramax57,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF156 PHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 90,954 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underneath heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Nov 2015 90,940 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front body sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/body sill starting to corrode

Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,136 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 90,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,655 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 88,655 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,663 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 87,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,815 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,301 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 82,598 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 82,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,705 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 81,130 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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F156 PHJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astramax in Blue with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 57,956 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 F156 PHJ, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F156 PHJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 9 February 1989.

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