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L598 NBD

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Grey Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,810 mi
Last recorded129,810 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL598 NBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 129,810 miles

brake pedal has little reserve travel and is creeping slightly

nearside and offside front suspension strut top bushes badly perished and starting to break up

nearside front tyre abnormally worn on inner edge and near legal limit

nearside rear position lamp lens broken and taped up

rear chassis area has advanced corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2008 129,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

brake pedal has little reserve travel and is creeping slightly

nearside and offside front suspension strut top bushes badly perished and starting to break up

nearside front tyre abnormally worn on inner edge and near legal limit

nearside rear position lamp lens broken and taped up

rear chassis area has advanced corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2007 122,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advance corrosion under vehicle + rear wheel arches

rear wiper blade worn

reverse lights not working

Fail 1 Jun 2007 122,606 miles

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advance corrosion under vehicle + rear wheel arches

rear wiper blade worn

reverse lights not working

slight wear in rear axle bushes + slight cracks in rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2006 112,999 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 112,994 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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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L598 NBD is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Grey with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L598 NBD, 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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L598 NBD is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 7 October 1993.

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