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R199 VUY

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,933 mi
Last recorded116,933 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 VUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 116,933 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 113,015 miles

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 20 Feb 2013 113,015 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 103,657 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 103,406 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 92,852 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 10 Feb 2011 92,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 21 Dec 2009 83,166 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 83,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,687 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake pipes have been greased

Pass 23 Oct 2007 60,497 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 60,497 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 57,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 52,951 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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R199 VUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R199 VUY, 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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R199 VUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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