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M597 XNW

1995 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,992 mi
Last recorded110,992 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Astramax129,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 XNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 110,992 miles

n/s/f lower arm bushes in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2009 110,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear valance rusted out

wheel arches in poor condition

windscreen scored and chipped

Pass 10 Jan 2008 101,785 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 101,737 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 94,498 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 94,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake flexi hose ferules corroded

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2005 86,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear flexi-hose ferrils corroded. may need doing before next mot

Pass 9 Nov 2005 86,618 miles

rear flexi-hose ferrils corroded. may need doing before next mot

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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M597 XNW is a 1995 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 129,254 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 M597 XNW, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M597 XNW registered?

M597 XNW is a 1995 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 17 July 1995.

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