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L578 WCC

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Yellow Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,253 mi
Last recorded169,253 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 WCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 169,253 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front headlamp has condensation

Pass 23 Dec 2009 164,238 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 164,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 158,203 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 158,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 147,775 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 138,281 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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L578 WCC is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Yellow with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L578 WCC, 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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L578 WCC is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 3 November 1993.

Is L578 WCC safe to buy?

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