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L428 FJX

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Orange Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,828 mi
Last recorded216,828 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 FJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 216,828 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 216,535 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 212,491 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 212,491 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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L428 FJX is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Orange with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L428 FJX, 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 L428 FJX registered?

L428 FJX is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 8 October 1993.

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