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W598 JAW

2000 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,150 mi
Last recorded74,150 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astravan131,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 JAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,150 miles

Exhaust is corroding & starting to leak.

N/s mirror glass is cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2012 74,150 miles

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

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

Exhaust is corroding & starting to leak.

N/s mirror glass is cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,232 miles

Corrosion on front crossmember.

N/s front and o/s rear tyres are close to the limit.

N/s mirror is in poor condition.

N/s rear tryre is wearing on the outer edge.

O/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

One alternator bolt is missing.

Sump is heavily corroded.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 70,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Corrosion on front crossmember.

N/s front and o/s rear tyres are close to the limit.

N/s mirror is in poor condition.

N/s rear tryre is wearing on the outer edge.

O/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

One alternator bolt is missing.

Sump is heavily corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,447 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall perishing

Fail 10 Dec 2009 67,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

no spare tyre fitted

one offside wasdher jet blocked

rear cabin full of tools

Pass 31 Jan 2008 58,074 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,446 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 49,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W598 JAW is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 131,486 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 W598 JAW, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W598 JAW is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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