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L874 KFA

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,303 mi
Last recorded110,303 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL874 KFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 110,303 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 108,329 miles

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

Oil leak

chip offside headlamp

Fail 30 Nov 2007 108,302 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

chip offside headlamp

Fail 27 Nov 2007 108,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

chip offside headlamp

Fail 14 Nov 2007 108,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

chip offside headlamp

Pass 7 Nov 2006 105,754 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 105,745 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

alternator belt loose

cam cover gasket leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2005 102,725 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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L874 KFA is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue 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 L874 KFA, 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 L874 KFA registered?

L874 KFA is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 26 October 1993.

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