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F499 WFS

1989 Vauxhall Astramax

Blue Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,716 mi
Last recorded36,716 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astramax57,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF499 WFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,716 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 36,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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F499 WFS is a 1989 Vauxhall Astramax in Blue with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F499 WFS, 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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What year was F499 WFS registered?

F499 WFS is a 1989 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is F499 WFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F499 WFS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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