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L56 RAK

1994 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,934 mi
Last recorded124,934 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astramax105,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 RAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 124,934 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2006 124,934 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2005 117,890 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 117,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L56 RAK is a 1994 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L56 RAK, 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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What year was L56 RAK registered?

L56 RAK is a 1994 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 15 July 1994.

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