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K796 VFX

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,645 mi
Last recorded83,645 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 VFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2010 83,645 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/f top suspension mounting starting to split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,384 miles

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 19 Feb 2009 81,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 19 Feb 2008 78,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 78,555 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 74,034 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 70,998 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 70,998 miles

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

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

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

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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K796 VFX is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K796 VFX, 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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K796 VFX is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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