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ExpiredMileage
138,438 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both outer/under sills and rear inner whell archs are covred in sesler and can not check if repaired to mot standerd
rear valance and rear archs very rusty
tow bar has been removed
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both outter/under sills and rear inner wheel archs are covered in sealer and can not check if repaired to standerd
rear valance and rear archs very rusty
tow bar has been removed
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion at rear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1. No flash on headlights †2. Slight interaction on nsr light cluster †3. All rear valences are corroded & holed †4. Nsr & Osr chassis/inner sills are corroded & weak †5. Engine oil leak †
11. Welding repairs have been covered in thick underseal making detailed inspection impossible
6. Osf subframe mounting is corroded & weak †7. Nsf & Osf brake flexi hoses are perrished & ferrules are corroded †8. Steel brake pipes are corroded & covered in grease †9. Ns & OS floor pans are corroded & weak †10. Engine is smokey
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
1. No flash on headlights †2. Slight interaction on nsr light cluster †3. All rear valences are corroded & holed in several places †4. Nsr & Osr chassis/inner sills are corroded & weak †5. Engine oil leak †
10. welding repairs have been covered in thick underseal making detailed inspection impossible
6. Osf subframe mounting is corroded & weak †7. Nsf & Osf brake flexi hoses are perrished & ferrules are corroded †8. Steel brake pipes are corroded & covered in grease †9. Ns & Os floor pans are corroded & weak †
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower 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 Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
1. Nsr tyre has a screw in it †2. Nsr tyre is worn on inner edge †3. Osf subframe mounting is corroded & weak †4. Nsf tyre is low on tread †5. Nsf & Osf brake flexi hoses are perrishd & ferrules are corroded
10. Object appears to be loose inside nsr brake drum
6. Nsr & Osr inner wheel arches/ valences are corroded weak & holed in places †7. Steel brake pips are corroded - covered in grease †8. Nsr & Osr chassis rails are corroded & Weak in places †9. Ns & os inner sills are corroded & weak
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K278 EHV is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 K278 EHV, 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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K278 EHV is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 24 August 1992.
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