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S697 HGX

1999 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,740 mi
Last recorded137,740 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astravan132,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 HGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 137,740 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake caliper spring incorrectly fitted

nearside front tyre low on inner edge, 195/60/15

offside front tyre low on inner edge, 195/60/15

Fail 29 Sep 2008 137,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake caliper spring incorrectly fitted

nearside front tyre low on inner edge, 195/60/15

offside front tyre low on inner edge, 195/60/15

Pass 8 Oct 2007 128,291 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 115,475 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 115,475 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S697 HGX is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S697 HGX, 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 S697 HGX registered?

S697 HGX is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S697 HGX safe to buy?

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