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R554 TKJ

1997 Vauxhall Astramax

White Diesel 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,463 mi
Last recorded87,463 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astramax147,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 TKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,856 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 83,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 79,870 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 79,870 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,947 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 72,895 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,957 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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R554 TKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Astramax in White with a 1,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R554 TKJ, 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 R554 TKJ registered?

R554 TKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R554 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 TKJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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