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F838 RTC

1989 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,585 mi
Last recorded15,585 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astramax57,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 RTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,585 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 15,571 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

o/s rear lower inner wing panel corroed to ecess

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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F838 RTC is a 1989 Vauxhall Astramax in White 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 F838 RTC, 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 F838 RTC registered?

F838 RTC is a 1989 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F838 RTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F838 RTC 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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