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F523 BHB

1989 Vauxhall Astramax

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,783 mi
Last recorded79,783 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astramax57,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF523 BHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,783 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,414 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2008 79,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,089 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 79,089 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 78,719 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jun 2006 78,702 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2005 78,214 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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F523 BHB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F523 BHB, 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 F523 BHB registered?

F523 BHB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F523 BHB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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