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J497 RFX

1991 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

228,337 mi
Last recorded228,337 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astravan64,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 RFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2006 228,337 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 228,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 225,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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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J497 RFX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J497 RFX, 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 J497 RFX registered?

J497 RFX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 17 December 1991.

Is J497 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J497 RFX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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