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G801 VKM

1990 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,661 mi
Last recorded87,661 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astravan52,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG801 VKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,630 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 87,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/fog lamp not working

Fail 15 Jul 2008 87,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,422 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,104 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 87,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 86,567 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 86,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G801 VKM is a 1990 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G801 VKM, 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 G801 VKM registered?

G801 VKM is a 1990 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 13 June 1990.

Is G801 VKM safe to buy?

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