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R137 ULN

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,516 mi
Last recorded116,516 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 ULN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 116,516 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 116,516 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 110,001 miles

front suspension top mounts slightly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2009 102,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 97,404 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,959 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 89,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 68,105 miles

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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R137 ULN is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R137 ULN, 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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R137 ULN is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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