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C18 RDS

1996 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,854 mi
Last recorded95,854 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astravan127,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 RDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 95,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,117 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 87,117 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 83,892 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 83,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 81,236 miles

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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C18 RDS is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 127,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C18 RDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C18 RDS registered?

C18 RDS is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is C18 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 RDS shows 6 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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