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L506 JLS

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Grey Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,648 mi
Last recorded140,648 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 JLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 140,648 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 140,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust fouling n/s/r shock absorber

fuel tank signs of leak

n/s/f play at strutt top mount

o/s/f,n/s/f strutt top mounts perished

Pass 4 Oct 2007 134,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust fouling handbrake cablw and rear shock absorber

o/s/f tyre worn down to wearbands 1.6mm

Fail 3 Oct 2007 134,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust fouling handbrake cablw and rear shock absorber

o/s/f tyre worn down to wearbands 1.6mm

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 28 Sep 2006 127,949 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 127,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 24 Oct 2005 117,783 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 117,783 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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L506 JLS is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Grey 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 L506 JLS, 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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L506 JLS is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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