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L291 PNW

1994 Vauxhall Astramax

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

4,218 mi
Last recorded4,218 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astramax105,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 PNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2007 4,218 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 99,859 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 99,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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L291 PNW is a 1994 Vauxhall Astramax in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.4% with a typical mileage of 105,492 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 L291 PNW, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L291 PNW is a 1994 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 10 March 1994.

Is L291 PNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L291 PNW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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