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L876 AKL

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

148,294 mi
Last recorded148,294 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL876 AKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 148,294 miles

Lot of underfloor corrosion starting

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Feb 2023 148,154 miles

Lot of underfloor corrosion starting

Pass 19 Feb 2022 147,256 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 146,279 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 145,200 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 144,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 142,626 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 140,994 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 139,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 137,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 133,571 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 133,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 130,726 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 128,618 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 126,864 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 124,267 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 121,487 miles

both front top suspension mounts starting to split

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 15 Jan 2008 119,003 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 116,623 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 114,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2006 114,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

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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L876 AKL is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L876 AKL, 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 L876 AKL registered?

L876 AKL is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L876 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L876 AKL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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