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L776 VGF

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,473 mi
Last recorded170,473 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL776 VGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2011 170,473 miles

Brake pump drive system defective (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 169,408 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 169,407 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 158,000 miles

n/s front lower arm rear bush cracking

o/s rear metal brake pipe from flex to rear wheel cylinder becoming rusty

Pass 29 May 2008 146,299 miles

o\s\r wheel arch rusty

Fail 28 May 2008 146,219 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o\s\r wheel arch rusty

Pass 30 May 2007 136,313 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 136,313 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight noise o\s\f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2006 127,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 125,015 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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L776 VGF is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L776 VGF, 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 L776 VGF registered?

L776 VGF is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L776 VGF safe to buy?

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