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K259 FAR

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,561 mi
Last recorded159,561 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK259 FAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 159,561 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front brake backing plate fouling ball joint

Fail 2 Jan 2008 159,561 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front brake backing plate fouling ball joint

Pass 5 Jan 2007 157,818 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 157,806 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 6 Dec 2005 153,377 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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K259 FAR is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 142,248 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 K259 FAR, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K259 FAR registered?

K259 FAR is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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