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F257 JMY

1988 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,878 mi
Last recorded48,878 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astravan54,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF257 JMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front inner wings starting to corrode

both rear wheel arches corroded

general corrosion in vehicle

nearside wheel rim slight damage

slight damage to rear light units

Pass 2 Jun 2006 44,109 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 44,008 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion in rear wheel arch

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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F257 JMY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F257 JMY, 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 F257 JMY registered?

F257 JMY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F257 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F257 JMY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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