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S952 SPV

1999 Vauxhall Astravan

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

255,925 mi
Last recorded255,925 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astravan132,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 SPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 255,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 253,490 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 253,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

multiple cracks to front screen

nearside wing mirror insicure

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 239,080 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 222,596 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 222,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2009 208,879 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 208,877 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 194,994 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 180,206 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 150,339 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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S952 SPV is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S952 SPV, 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 S952 SPV registered?

S952 SPV is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S952 SPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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