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J559 BWA

1992 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

144,591 mi
Last recorded144,591 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astravan139,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ559 BWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2009 144,591 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both outer wheel arches corroded

fan belt very loose

petrol flap missing

starter noisey

Pass 3 Sep 2008 139,669 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 3 Sep 2008 139,669 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 11 Sep 2007 135,792 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 135,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 131,282 miles

both front & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2006 131,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

engine & gearbox noisy

play in steering

Pass 6 Sep 2005 124,941 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 124,941 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J559 BWA is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J559 BWA, 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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J559 BWA is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 July 1992.

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