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R119 PHG

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,231 mi
Last recorded77,231 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 PHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,231 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 77,231 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,136 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 73,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f door check missing

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,297 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

nearside front tyre cut not to cord

offside wiper split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,527 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 60,427 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 41,305 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 41,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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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R119 PHG is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 118,537 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 R119 PHG, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R119 PHG is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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