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F211 KVM

1989 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

33,646 mi
Last recorded33,646 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astravan52,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF211 KVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2008 33,646 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,696 miles

vehicle has undergone extensive amounts of welding repairs to chassis and prescribed areas

Fail 9 Nov 2007 31,696 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,333 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 29,333 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 26,030 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 26,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F211 KVM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 F211 KVM, 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 F211 KVM registered?

F211 KVM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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