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G312 VYU

1990 Vauxhall Astramax

Black Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,193 mi
Last recorded51,193 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astramax55,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG312 VYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,193 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,863 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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G312 VYU is a 1990 Vauxhall Astramax in Black with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 55,586 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 G312 VYU, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G312 VYU registered?

G312 VYU is a 1990 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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The MOT history for G312 VYU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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