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R259 JBW

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,442 mi
Last recorded152,442 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 JBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 152,442 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 137,081 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 137,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 121,759 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 109,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 109,418 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 103,032 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 103,032 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Centre and rear exhaust in weak condition.

Exhaust front pipe leaking.

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

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 14 Jun 2005 96,358 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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R259 JBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R259 JBW, 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 R259 JBW registered?

R259 JBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R259 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 JBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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