MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,326 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
as per previous test
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
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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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