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R193 WLE

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,223 mi
Last recorded143,223 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 WLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 143,223 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 143,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 134,147 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 135,147 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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R193 WLE is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R193 WLE, 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 R193 WLE registered?

R193 WLE is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R193 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 WLE shows 4 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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