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S383 VBO

1999 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,885 mi
Last recorded152,885 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astravan132,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 VBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 152,885 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 152,885 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine mountin insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2008 147,848 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 147,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 144,852 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 132,478 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 132,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S383 VBO is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S383 VBO, 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 S383 VBO registered?

S383 VBO is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S383 VBO safe to buy?

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