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R186 JRE

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,403 mi
Last recorded173,403 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 JRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 173,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 168,962 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 168,960 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 163,159 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 163,158 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

brake pipes on rear very rusty.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 159,492 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 159,492 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

hand brake efficiency lower on offside brake

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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R186 JRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R186 JRE, 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 R186 JRE registered?

R186 JRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R186 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 JRE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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