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F196 PRO

1989 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,695 mi
Last recorded81,695 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astravan52,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 PRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2008 81,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2007 78,738 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 76,159 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake slightly sticky

Fail 17 Aug 2006 76,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake slightly sticky

Pass 22 Aug 2005 71,756 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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F196 PRO is a 1989 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 52,492 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 F196 PRO, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F196 PRO registered?

F196 PRO is a 1989 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 14 June 1989.

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