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K278 BFS

1992 Vauxhall Astravan

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,505 mi
Last recorded146,505 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astravan139,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 BFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 146,505 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 146,505 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 146,491 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs on wear limits

Fail 27 Jun 2008 146,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front disc worn

o/s/r tyre perished and split

rear cross member holed

Pass 13 Jul 2007 140,707 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 137,125 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

rear chassis starting to corrode around rear springs

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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K278 BFS is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K278 BFS, 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 K278 BFS registered?

K278 BFS is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 19 October 1992.

Is K278 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K278 BFS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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