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P780 RTM

1997 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

251,437 mi
Last recorded251,437 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astramax147,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 RTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 251,437 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front head lamp glass cracked

o/s front brake some binding

Pass 30 Dec 2010 240,440 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both head lamps cracked

small chip in front screen o/s edge

Fail 29 Dec 2010 240,440 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both head lamps cracked

small chip in front screen o/s edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 221,240 miles

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

front number plate damaged

n/s wiper arm worn

Fail 13 Jan 2010 221,240 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front number plate damaged

n/s wiper arm worn

Pass 7 Jan 2009 197,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2008 178,039 miles

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

drivers door check strap damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2008 178,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers door check strap damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2007 159,707 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 159,707 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers door check strap broken

front number plate has black marks

n/s wiper arm worn

Pass 18 Jan 2006 147,427 miles

advise front tyres wearing low

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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P780 RTM is a 1997 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P780 RTM, 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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P780 RTM is a 1997 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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