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E253 XWL

1988 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

123,464 mi
Last recorded123,464 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astravan54,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE253 XWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2006 123,464 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

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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E253 XWL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.1% with a typical mileage of 54,762 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 E253 XWL, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E253 XWL registered?

E253 XWL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E253 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E253 XWL shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E253 XWL have outstanding finance?

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