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CIW 1186

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,994 mi
Last recorded178,994 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIW 1186
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 178,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner sill not within testable area

Oil leak ()

rear shock bushes perished

Pass 14 Jul 2016 177,105 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 175,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

n.s front indicator outer lence missing but still works and is correct colour

o/s front head lamp very slightly insecure

o/s front indicator lence missing outer cover but still works and is correct colour

o/s rear light unit lence broken but no white light showing or sharp edges

Fail 22 Jul 2015 175,521 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

n.s front indicator outer lence missing but still works and is correct colour

o/s front head lamp very slightly insecure

o/s front indicator lence missing outer cover but still works and is correct colour

o/s rear light unit lence broken but no white light showing or sharp edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 174,034 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside headlamp damaged but still secure

Fail 21 Jul 2014 174,034 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside headlamp damaged but still secure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 172,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

o/s front head lamp very slightly insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2012 172,584 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 172,298 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 172,298 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 171,546 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 171,546 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 170,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres perished

Fail 14 Jul 2009 170,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,739 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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CIW 1186 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CIW 1186, 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 CIW 1186 registered?

CIW 1186 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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