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G729 APV

1990 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,385 mi
Last recorded89,385 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astravan52,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG729 APV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2007 89,385 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise slight corrosion on near and off side rear chassis legs

Fail 10 Jan 2007 89,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise slight corrosion on near and off side chassis legs

Pass 24 Jan 2006 87,168 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 87,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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G729 APV is a 1990 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G729 APV, 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 G729 APV registered?

G729 APV is a 1990 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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