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H985 XVJ

1991 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,199 mi
Last recorded66,199 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astravan64,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH985 XVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,199 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 66,199 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,578 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 65,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,733 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 64,733 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 63,608 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 63,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers door has dropped but still secure

fuel tank rusty around seam and pipes but not leaking

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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H985 XVJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 64,180 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 H985 XVJ, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H985 XVJ registered?

H985 XVJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 April 1991.

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