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R544 SLL

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,634 mi
Last recorded72,634 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 SLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,634 miles

Air leaking into intake manifold- reqs atn soon.

Gear box oil leaking from OS driveshaft seal.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,380 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 64,380 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 56,432 miles

Driveshaft oil seal leaking gearbox oil OS.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 56,432 miles

Driveshaft oil seal leaking gearbox oil OS.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,601 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 48,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,112 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,131 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 38,131 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,115 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 38,115 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 Nov 2012 37,882 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,478 miles

passengerside front tyre sidewall cut.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,954 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s side mirror cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,250 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 35,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,699 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 32,076 miles

wiper blades perished †front offside door mirror cracked †nearside door mirror cover missing †both rear tyres perished †minor engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,794 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 29,784 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R544 SLL is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 125,240 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 R544 SLL, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R544 SLL registered?

R544 SLL is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 December 1997.

Is R544 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 SLL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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