1998 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · R166 DHL
1998 Vauxhall Astravan (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 181,492 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1700cc
R166 DHL Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2009
- 181,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R166 DHL Mileage History
- 06/05/2006123,041 mi
- 09/05/2007141,843 mi+18,802 mi
- 09/05/2007141,843 mi
- 26/04/2008160,509 mi+18,666 mi
- 26/04/2008160,509 mi
- 25/04/2009180,942 mi+20,433 mi
- 02/05/2009181,492 mi+550 mi
Average of roughly 19,550 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R166 DHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Astravan (R166 DHL) between May 2006 and May 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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