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F836 CEG

1989 Vauxhall Astramax

Blue Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,104 mi
Last recorded43,104 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astramax57,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF836 CEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,104 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,829 miles

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

all tyres has superficial cracks on side walls

o/s inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area

rear spring u bolt saddles corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2010 41,829 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all tyres has superficial cracks on side walls

o/s inner wing corroded but not within prescribed area

rear spring u bolt saddles corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,311 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,311 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,153 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres have superficial cracks on sidewalls

n/s inner wing not within prescribed area corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2008 39,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

n/s and o/s rear tyres have superficial cracks on sidewalls

n/s inner wing not within prescribed area corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2007 36,042 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 36,042 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,503 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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F836 CEG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astramax in Blue with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F836 CEG, 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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F836 CEG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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