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J988 RBW

1992 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,012 mi
Last recorded139,012 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astravan139,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ988 RBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 139,012 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 139,005 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 131,828 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

battery insecure

Fail 25 May 2006 131,821 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

coolant leaking

nearside rear inner wing 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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J988 RBW is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J988 RBW, 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 J988 RBW registered?

J988 RBW is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J988 RBW safe to buy?

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