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S996 DUM

1999 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,546 mi
Last recorded162,546 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astravan132,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 DUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 162,546 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 162,444 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 159,210 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 159,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 155,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear sill has slight corrosion but is not in a pre scribed area an is not seriously weekened

Offside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion but has no sharp edges!

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 155,506 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear sill has slight corrosion but is not in a pre scribed area an is not seriously weekened

Offside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion but has no sharp edges!

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 152,214 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 11 Jan 2013 152,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 149,019 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 149,019 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 144,428 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 144,428 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 138,292 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 138,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 128,898 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 128,898 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 117,740 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 117,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 109,553 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 109,553 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 90,256 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 90,256 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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S996 DUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S996 DUM, 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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S996 DUM is a 1999 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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