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K701 YPL

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,010 mi
Last recorded132,010 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK701 YPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 132,010 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre close to limit and has a screw in the tread

offside front tyre getting close to the limit

offside rear tyre very close to the limit

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes in various placea

Pass 31 May 2011 125,460 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside front washer just hitting screen

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

both rear lower shock absorber bushes perishing

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

brake fluid level on minimum

front brake pads appear low

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 31 May 2011 125,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

both rear lower shock absorber bushes perishing

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

brake fluid level on minimum

front brake pads appear low

front number plate damaged

nearside front washer just hitting screen

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 27 May 2010 119,783 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 119,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 119,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 116,133 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 116,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 110,027 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 109,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 109,759 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 102,124 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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K701 YPL is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K701 YPL, 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 K701 YPL registered?

K701 YPL is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 July 1993.

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The MOT history for K701 YPL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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