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G42 WDV

1990 Vauxhall Astramax

Blue Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,798 mi
Last recorded43,798 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astramax55,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 WDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,052 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 42,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,041 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 40,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,078 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 38,076 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,868 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 35,868 miles

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

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

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

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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G42 WDV is a 1990 Vauxhall Astramax in Blue with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G42 WDV, 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 G42 WDV registered?

G42 WDV is a 1990 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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