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P347 YEU

1997 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,934 mi
Last recorded165,934 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astramax147,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 YEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 165,934 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 165,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 159,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 146,794 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 146,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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P347 YEU is a 1997 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.6% with a typical mileage of 147,427 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P347 YEU, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P347 YEU registered?

P347 YEU is a 1997 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P347 YEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P347 YEU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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