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H785 WVJ

1990 Vauxhall Astramax

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,148 mi
Last recorded56,148 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astramax55,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH785 WVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 56,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 51,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 46,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 46,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 43,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion nearside and offside front wings

Fail 28 Jul 2012 43,177 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion nearside and offside front wings

nail offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside wiper poor

Fail 8 Aug 2011 40,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside wiper poor

slight binding offside front wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,950 miles

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

front of engine very oily

front registration plate cracked

nearside and offside front wings corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front wiper split

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Feb 2010 37,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front of engine very oily

front registration plate cracked

nearside and offside front wings corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front wiper split

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,119 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 35,116 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 25,564 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 25,556 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,863 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 18,001 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 17,991 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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H785 WVJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Astramax in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H785 WVJ, 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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H785 WVJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 19 October 1990.

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