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F291 WEW

1988 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,945 mi
Last recorded40,945 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astravan54,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 WEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,945 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 40,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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F291 WEW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 54,762 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 F291 WEW, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F291 WEW registered?

F291 WEW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F291 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F291 WEW shows 2 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 F291 WEW have outstanding finance?

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