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F829 AKB

1989 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,838 mi
Last recorded88,838 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astravan52,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF829 AKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 88,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,664 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewall.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Brake has slight bind.

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 86,664 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewall.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Brake has slight bind.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 83,204 miles

both rear qtr inner panels holed corroded not affecting brakes steering or suspension

Pass 13 Nov 2009 83,084 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 82,822 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 82,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 82,639 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 82,214 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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F829 AKB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F829 AKB, 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 F829 AKB registered?

F829 AKB is a 1989 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 16 January 1989.

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