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K479 GHL

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,500 mi
Last recorded136,500 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK479 GHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2010 136,500 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 136,061 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 131,942 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 131,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 122,951 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 110,726 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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K479 GHL is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K479 GHL, 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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K479 GHL is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 21 July 1993.

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The MOT history for K479 GHL 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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