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R35 FBJ

1998 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,205 mi
Last recorded114,205 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astravan118,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 FBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 114,205 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 114,197 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 112,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 112,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 109,511 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 109,511 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 103,033 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 103,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 97,151 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 97,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R35 FBJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R35 FBJ, 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 R35 FBJ registered?

R35 FBJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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