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S943 DHW

1999 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,239 mi
Last recorded185,239 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astravan132,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS943 DHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 185,239 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 185,233 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 178,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine warning light remains on

slight play in offside of steering rack

slight scratching to windscreen

wiper blades perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 170,192 miles

Battery insecure

Engine warning lamp remains on

Nearside front headlamp slightly tarnished

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

Slight inbalance on rear brakes

Slight inner rim damage to the offside rear road wheel

Slight play offside of steering rack

Unable to clearly see rear brake pads for wear

Pass 30 Aug 2007 165,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

slight inbalance on rear brakes.

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Fail 29 Aug 2007 165,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

slight inbalance on rear brakes.

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 159,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light remains illuminated on dash.

slight play in offside of steering rack.

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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S943 DHW is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S943 DHW, 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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S943 DHW is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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