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H478 BOW

1990 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,575 mi
Last recorded81,575 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astramax55,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 BOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 81,575 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,046 miles

both no plates faded but legible

Fail 3 Apr 2007 58,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

front and rear no plates both damaged but legible

Pass 1 Apr 2006 51,589 miles

4 new rtyres fitted, surface corrosin on under body

Fail 1 Apr 2006 51,589 miles

4 new rtyres fitted, surface corrosin on under body

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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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H478 BOW is a 1990 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H478 BOW, 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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H478 BOW is a 1990 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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