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G291 SFL

1990 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,018 mi
Last recorded24,018 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astravan52,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 SFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2009 24,018 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 11,926 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 4,718 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 95,014 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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G291 SFL is a 1990 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 52,471 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 G291 SFL, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G291 SFL registered?

G291 SFL is a 1990 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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