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K162 FPU

1992 Vauxhall Astramax

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,117 mi
Last recorded75,117 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astramax58,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK162 FPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2007 75,117 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 66,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 66,228 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2005 66,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside headlamp has small hole in lens not effecting beam pattern

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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K162 FPU is a 1992 Vauxhall Astramax in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 58,529 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 K162 FPU, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K162 FPU registered?

K162 FPU is a 1992 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 30 November 1992.

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