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S958 GBF

1999 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,970 mi
Last recorded191,970 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astravan132,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS958 GBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 191,970 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK

Pass 7 Mar 2014 178,538 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 172,909 miles

Brake fluid leaking from gearbox lower bell housing to engine joint

Front lower engine mount bush badly worn.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 172,791 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake fluid leaking from gearbox lower bell housing to engine joint

Front lower engine mount bush badly worn.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 161,143 miles

Corrosion to inner sills

Exhaust blow to rear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 161,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust blow to rear

Corrosion to inner sills

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 149,619 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 149,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 137,290 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 137,285 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 124,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 124,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 113,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 106,738 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 101,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 101,075 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 100,946 miles

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

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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S958 GBF is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S958 GBF, 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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S958 GBF is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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