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L918 HJV

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,501 mi
Last recorded166,501 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL918 HJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 166,501 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s/front floor starting to corrode around rubber drain grommits but ok at this time

Fail 30 Jul 2009 166,411 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s/front floor starting to corrode around rubber drain grommits but ok at this time

Pass 30 Aug 2008 161,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 161,140 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 158,139 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 158,131 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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L918 HJV is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Red 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 L918 HJV, 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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L918 HJV is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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