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D518 TKA

1987 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,522 mi
Last recorded63,522 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astravan53,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD518 TKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2007 63,522 miles

bad oil leal from top of engine

corrosion to all rear brake pipes

corrosion to both rear inner floor/wheel arch sections

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 17 Jan 2007 63,522 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

bad oil leak from engine cam cover gasket

corrosion at both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to all rear brake pipes

corrosion to both rear inner floor/wheel arch sections

offside washer very high on screen

Pass 16 Jan 2006 59,335 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 59,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine slighly smokey

nearside front indicator lamp cracked

oil leak at engine cam-cover

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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D518 TKA is a 1987 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 53,269 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 Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D518 TKA, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D518 TKA registered?

D518 TKA is a 1987 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 25 February 1987.

Is D518 TKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D518 TKA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D518 TKA have outstanding finance?

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