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F530 DVM

1988 Vauxhall Astramax

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

54,983 mi
Last recorded54,983 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astramax46,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF530 DVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,983 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 54,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 53,848 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 53,834 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside wiperblade split on end

offside front seatbelt slow to recoil

poor horn tone

rear number plate lamp covers missing (taped over to prevent light showing directly to rear)

rear number plate poorly fixed

Fail 13 Dec 2005 53,820 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

near side wiper blade rubber split on end

offside front seat belt slow to recoil

poor horn tone

rear brake inbalence

rear number plate lamp covers missing (Taped over to prevent light showing directly to rear)

rear number plate poorly fixed

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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F530 DVM is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 F530 DVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F530 DVM?

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What year was F530 DVM registered?

F530 DVM is a 1988 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is F530 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F530 DVM shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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