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S278 DFE

1999 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,042 mi
Last recorded120,042 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astravan132,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 DFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 120,042 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 230,039 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 230,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 209,895 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 209,895 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 185,593 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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S278 DFE is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 132,248 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 S278 DFE, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S278 DFE registered?

S278 DFE is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S278 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S278 DFE shows 6 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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