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L187 VTL

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,796 mi
Last recorded99,796 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL187 VTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,796 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 99,796 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,270 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 94,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 86,082 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 86,082 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 75,989 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 75,989 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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L187 VTL 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 L187 VTL, 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 L187 VTL registered?

L187 VTL is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 7 September 1993.

Is L187 VTL safe to buy?

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