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K823 MBK

1992 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

211,443 mi
Last recorded211,443 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astravan139,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK823 MBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 211,443 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion sills floors chassis and cross members

no plate lights worked after a tap

oil leak

possible fuel leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 209,936 miles

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

rear cross member corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 209,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 206,016 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 203,782 miles

General corrosion arround vehicle.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 200,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 200,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 195,182 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 189,403 miles

front cross member and sills corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2007 184,156 miles

rear sills and back panel corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 176,674 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 170,450 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 107,407 miles

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

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

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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K823 MBK is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 K823 MBK, 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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K823 MBK is a 1992 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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