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R185 DFS

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

Yellow Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,136 mi
Last recorded14,136 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 DFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,136 miles

brake pipes at rear starting to rust

rear arches starting to rust

Pass 7 Jun 2007 131,724 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 131,718 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 118,808 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brakev pipes at rear been cleaned

slight noise from strutt top mountings when turning the steering

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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R185 DFS is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in Yellow with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R185 DFS, 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 R185 DFS registered?

R185 DFS is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R185 DFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 DFS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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