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J838 KYS

1992 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,334 mi
Last recorded151,334 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astravan139,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 KYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2007 151,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

both front pads and discs worn to excess

handbrake cable operation unsatisfactory

Pass 19 Aug 2006 149,101 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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J838 KYS is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J838 KYS, 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 J838 KYS registered?

J838 KYS is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 July 1992.

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