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R542 GDM

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,731 mi
Last recorded113,731 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 GDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2006 113,731 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 107,768 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 107,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R542 GDM is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R542 GDM, 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 R542 GDM registered?

R542 GDM is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R542 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 GDM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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