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R351 VHL

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,568 mi
Last recorded121,568 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 VHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 121,568 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS NEGLIGIBLE DAMPING EFFECT

Pass 3 Sep 2015 116,921 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 116,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 116,875 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 116,505 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 116,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 114,517 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 21 Apr 2010 114,517 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 112,462 miles

slight bind 0n ns rear

Pass 2 May 2008 111,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 103,423 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 103,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 91,953 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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R351 VHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R351 VHL, 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 R351 VHL registered?

R351 VHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R351 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 VHL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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