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S81 KVJ

1999 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,265 mi
Last recorded113,265 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astravan132,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 KVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 113,265 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

nearside seat back mount worn

nearside wiper blade loose

rear exhaust has mount missing

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 1 Nov 2012 113,265 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

nearside seat back mount worn

nearside wiper blade loose

rear exhaust has mount missing

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 27 Oct 2011 108,757 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Unable to open tail gate from outside

Pass 15 Jun 2010 107,658 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

Battery insecure.

Engine oil leak.

Near side rear shock absorber top bush debonded.

Near side wiper blade split.

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

Off side front steel brake pipe coated in underseal not allowing full inspection.

Off side rear tyre perished.

Off side wiper blade split.

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

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

Slight play in near side steering arm.

Tailgate does not open correctly.

off side rear shock absorber top bush debonded.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 107,655 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Airbag warning lamp on.

Battery insecure.

Engine oil leak.

Near side rear shock absorber top bush debonded.

Near side wiper blade split.

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

Off side rear tyre perished.

Off side wiper blade split.

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

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

Slight play in near side steering arm.

Tailgate does not open correctly.

off side rear shock absorber top bush debonded.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 104,122 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 104,122 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 95,272 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 87,662 miles

advise full sill covers fitted

advise off side rear light cracked

advise slight play in both rack ends

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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S81 KVJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S81 KVJ, 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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S81 KVJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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