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K541 UNV

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

150,813 mi
Last recorded150,813 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK541 UNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 150,813 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nearside front steering has slight play.

offside front top suspension mount is worn.

underside of vehicle is slightly corroded in place.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 150,813 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both offside and nearside rear footbrake did not lock out on the rolling brake tester.

nearside front steering has slightly play.

offside front top suspension mount is slightly worn.

offside rear handbrake did not lock out on the rolling brake tester.

underside of vehicle is slightly corroded.

Fail 27 Dec 2007 150,813 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

nearside front steering has slightly play.

offside front top suspension mount is slightly worn.

underside of vehicle is slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 145,007 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 145,007 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are close to limit

both front wishbones bushes split

brake fluid is low

front brake pads are low

front number plate broken

o/s rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,942 miles

front number plate is slightly damaged.

oil leak

underside of vehicle is rusty is places.

Fail 31 Dec 2005 40,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate is slightly damdged.

oil leak

underside of vehicle is rusty in places.

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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K541 UNV is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K541 UNV, 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 K541 UNV registered?

K541 UNV is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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