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R155 VDT

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,134 mi
Last recorded191,134 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 VDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2006 191,134 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 191,129 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R155 VDT is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R155 VDT, 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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What year was R155 VDT registered?

R155 VDT is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R155 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 VDT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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