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N740 TPE

1995 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,621 mi
Last recorded157,621 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Astramax129,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 TPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 157,621 miles

Oil leak

nsr wheel arch corroded,front brake hoses part shrouded,rear silencer/tailpipe fowling rear bumper,front suspension strut upper mounts starting to perish

osf door mirror loose & internal adjustment weak,rera number plate cracked,rera washer innop & rear wiper blade incomplete,tailgate struts u/s & not holding open,load space loaded,nsf wing dented,nsf wheel trim missing

slight advanced rear footbrake imnbalance,rear shock absorber lower bushes & front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

slight corroison to some underbody parts & fittings,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 157,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

nsr wheel arch corroded,front tyres worn on inner edges,front brake hoses part shrouded,rear siilencer tailpipe fowling rear bumper,front suspension upper mounts starting to perish

osf door mirror loose & internal adjustment weak,rera number plate cracked,rera washer innop & rear wiper blade incomplete,tailgate struts u/s & not holding open,load space loaded,nsf wing dented,nsf wheel trim missing

slight advanced rear footbrake imnbalance,rear shock absorber lower bushes & front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

slight corroison to some underbody parts & fittings,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 150,286 miles

Oil leak

nsf suspension anti-roll bar link bent,front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish/split,slight corrosion to some underbody panelling & fittings,

osf tyre worn on inner edge & tread getting low,front brake hosesw part shrouded,vehicle heaqvily loaded,heavy oil leaks,inner rear wheel arches & load area covered

rear washer innop,rear wiper blade split,incomplete & not clearing screen,rear tailgate struts worn/weak & not holding open,osf door checkstrap worn/faulty,rear number plate cracked,os door mirror glass loose in housing,

stonne chip in ns h/lamp glass,os h/lamp beam image vague,front suspension strut top mounts perishednsf wheel trim missing,osf steel brake pipe corroded,slight corrosion to others

Fail 6 Nov 2008 150,284 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

mid & rear exhaust in poor condition & advanced leaks from rear silencer.nsf suspension anti-roll bar link bent,front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish/splitslight corrosion to some underbody paneeling & fittings

osf tyre worn on inner edge & tread getting low,front brake hosesw part shrouded,vehicle heaqvily loaded,heavy oil leaks,inner rear wheel arches & load area covered

rear washer innop,rear wiper blade split,incomplete & not clearing screen,rear tailgate struts worn/weak & not holding open,osf door checkstrap worn/faulty,rear number plate cracked,os door mirror glass loose in housing,

stonne chip in ns h/lamp glass,os h/lamp beam image vague,front suspension strut top mounts perishednsf wheel trim missing,osf steel brake pipe corroded,slight corrosion to others

Pass 23 Oct 2007 143,351 miles

oil leaks,n/s/f anti roll bar link bent,slight weep from o/s/f shock absorber,exhaust system rusty,o/s/f hub covered in oil/fuel/grease.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 143,351 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks,n/s/f anti roll bar link bent,slight weep from o/s/f shock absorber,exhaust system rusty,o/s/f hub covered in oil/fuel/grease.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 141,006 miles

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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N740 TPE is a 1995 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N740 TPE, 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 N740 TPE registered?

N740 TPE is a 1995 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 7 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N740 TPE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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