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R237 AVW

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,814 mi
Last recorded130,814 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2006
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 AVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2006 130,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak

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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R237 AVW is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 118,537 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 R237 AVW, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R237 AVW registered?

R237 AVW is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R237 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 AVW shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R237 AVW have outstanding finance?

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