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J253 LWM

1992 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,196 mi
Last recorded147,196 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astravan139,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 LWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2007 147,196 miles

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

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

rear wings corroded

strutt mountings deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2007 147,196 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

rear wings corroded

strutt mountings deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2006 143,770 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2006 143,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2006 139,530 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 139,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear arches corroded

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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J253 LWM is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 139,361 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 J253 LWM, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J253 LWM registered?

J253 LWM is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 5 February 1992.

Is J253 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J253 LWM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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