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R345 LAT

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,681 mi
Last recorded166,681 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 LAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 166,681 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 166,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 165,689 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 154,587 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 143,362 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 131,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 117,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R345 LAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R345 LAT, 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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R345 LAT is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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