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H987 LOA

1990 Vauxhall Astramax

Red Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

21,194 mi
Last recorded21,194 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astramax55,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 LOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,194 miles

Slight cracking in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 21,194 miles

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

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight cracking in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 117,467 miles

N/S CV boot loose. Very small amount of lubricant escaping

N/S front flexible hose showing small cracks

Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,608 miles

Both rear hand brake cables outer covers corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2009 14,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Both rear hand brake cables outer covers corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2009 14,592 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

hand brake outer cable fraying

Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,567 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 14,567 miles

Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,875 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 11,884 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 11,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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H987 LOA is a 1990 Vauxhall Astramax in Red with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H987 LOA, 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 H987 LOA registered?

H987 LOA is a 1990 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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