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R238 VJH

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,326 mi
Last recorded107,326 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 VJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 107,326 miles

Advanced corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Corrosion to rear brake hose ferules

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Front macpherson strut tops deteriorated

Front roll bar bushes deteriorating

General corrosion to subframes

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and close to limits

O/s/r tyre worn to limits and carcass deteriorated

Parking brake lever travel high

general corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 27 Jan 2014 107,326 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advanced corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Corrosion to rear brake hose ferules

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Front macpherson strut tops deteriorated

Front roll bar bushes deteriorating

General corrosion to subframes

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and close to limits

O/s/r tyre worn to limits and carcass deteriorated

Parking brake lever travel high

general corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,740 miles

Advanced corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

Both front macpherson strut tops deteriorating

N/s/r tyre carcass badly deteriorated

Rear exhaust corroding

Slight play in o/s steering

Some corrosion and damage to rear arches

Some corrosion to rear brake hose ferules

Some uneven application to rear brakes

Pass 31 Jan 2012 102,560 miles

Advanced corrosion to macpherson struts

Airbag light on

Drivers door check strap worn

Engine oil leaks

Evidence of oil on steering rack

Front shock absorbers weak operation

General surface corrosion to rear chassis and inner sill areas

N/sr tyre wearing unevenly and close to limits

Power steering pipes oily

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Some corrosion around rear brake load compensater

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 31 Jan 2012 102,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Advanced corrosion to macpherson struts

Airbag light on

Drivers door check strap worn

Engine oil leaks

Evidence of oil on steering rack

Front shock absorbers weak operation

General surface corrosion to rear chassis and inner sill areas

N/sr tyre wearing unevenly and close to limits

Power steering pipes oily

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Some corrosion around rear brake load compensater

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,844 miles

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

air bag warning light on dash

both front tyres wearing inner edge

hand brake cable notchy and as alot free travel

n/s/r lens damaged been taped up

oil leak from engine

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 10 Jan 2011 99,844 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on dash

both front tyres wearing inner edge

hand brake cable notchy and as alot free travel

n/s/r lens damaged been taped up

oil leak from engine

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,716 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on dash

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Nov 2009 96,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

air bag warning light on dash

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,027 miles

Air bag warning light on dash

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded.

Both rear tyres haevily perished inner and outer walls.

Hand brake has a lot of free travel

N/S/R lens cracked been taped up.

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

Stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 92,027 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Air bag warning light on dash

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded.

Both rear tyres haevily perished inner and outer walls.

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

Hand brake has a lot of free travel

N/S/F indicator front lens cover missing.

N/S/R lens cracked been taped up.

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

Stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 81,839 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag warning light on

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

n/s/r tyre outer wall started to perish

Pass 4 Dec 2006 73,375 miles

as per previous test

Fail 1 Dec 2006 73,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nsf inner track control arm bush splitting

Nsf tyre worn, air bag light on

Pass 12 Sep 2005 62,636 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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R238 VJH is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R238 VJH, 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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R238 VJH is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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