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M312 CCS

1994 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

133,584 mi
Last recorded133,584 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astramax105,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM312 CCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2010 133,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 127,019 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear floor at spare wheel well corroded and holed

Fail 9 Oct 2009 126,746 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear floor at spare wheel well corroded and holed

Fail 21 Nov 2008 120,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 120,621 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 112,716 miles

rear box section across back corroded and holled outwith prescribed area

Fail 14 Nov 2007 11,202 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

box section across back of vehicle corroded and holed

oil warning lamp stays on

Pass 5 Dec 2006 104,154 miles

front no plate deteriating no,s

Fail 5 Dec 2006 104,154 miles

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

front no plate deteriating no,s

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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M312 CCS is a 1994 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M312 CCS, 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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M312 CCS is a 1994 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 17 December 1994.

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