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K453 MMT

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Yellow Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

197,663 mi
Last recorded197,663 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK453 MMT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 197,663 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s outer c/v boot perished

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

rear shock bushs perished

rear valance corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 197,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s outer c/v boot perished

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

rear shock bushs perished

rear valance corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 191,115 miles

corrosion started on o/s rear floor

n/s outer c/v boot perished

o/s front lower wishbone bushs perished

Fail 26 May 2016 191,057 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure floor mounting corroded (3.1.4b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor / valance (6.6.6)

corrosion started on o/s rear floor

n/s outer c/v boot perished

o/s front lower wishbone bushs perished

Pass 29 May 2015 184,367 miles

front shock absorbers noisey top mountings perished

front tyres nearing limit

rear shock absorber bushs perished

rear valance corroded

rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 184,284 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front shock absorbers noisey top mountings perished

front tyres nearing limit

rear shock absorber bushs perished

rear valance corroded

rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 177,073 miles

corrosion started on rear chassis & valance

front shock sbsorbers weak top mountings perished

rear shock sbsorber rubbers perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jun 2014 177,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion started on rear chassis & valance

front shock sbsorbers weak top mountings perished

rear shock sbsorber rubbers perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2013 170,913 miles

n/s/f washer not reaching screen

o/s/f shock absorber damp

rear shock lower bushes perished

slight damage front bumper

surface corrossion n/s/r & o/s/f metal brake pipes

Fail 22 May 2013 170,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f washer not reaching screen

o/s/f shock absorber damp

rear shock lower bushes perished

slight damage front bumper

surface corrossion n/s/r & o/s/f metal brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2012 163,412 miles

n/s rear & o/s front brake pipes surface corrosion

n/s rear light lense damaged

o/s front shock absorber damp

rear shock absorber bushs perished

rear valance starting to corrode

Fail 17 May 2012 163,001 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s rear & o/s front brake pipes surface corrosion

n/s rear light lense damaged

n/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s front shock absorber damp

rear shock absorber bushs perished

rear valance starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2011 154,327 miles

n/s/r metal brakepipe has light surface corrosion

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber perished

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 May 2010 148,013 miles

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

front bumper cracked

n/s front lower wishbone inner bushs perished

o/s door check strap detached

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 25 May 2010 147,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

front bumper cracked

n/s front lower wishbone inner bushs perished

o/s door check strap detached

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 20 May 2009 141,193 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 141,193 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

n/s outer c/v gaiter perished

rear brake pipes starting light surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2008 134,536 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 134,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 127,304 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 127,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 119,545 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 119,416 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on rear cross member

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

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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K453 MMT is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Yellow with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 142,248 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 K453 MMT, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K453 MMT is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 May 1993.

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