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L253 EAA

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,185 mi
Last recorded176,185 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL253 EAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 176,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 174,845 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front number plate damaged

Nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 174,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake pads worn

Front number plate damaged

Nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 174,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 174,032 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)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

forward offside outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 172,889 miles

front nearside shock absorber slight leak

front nearside underbonnet brake pipe corroded

front number plate damaged

front offside outer sill corroded

front offside underwing area corroded

front shock absorbers top mounting rubber blocks splitting (no movement)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 171,685 miles

front anti-roll bar links rubbers splitting

front brakes slight distorsion

front number plate damaged

front offside underwing are corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 171,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

front anti-roll bar links rubbers splitting

front brakes slight distorsion

front number plate damaged

front offside underwing are corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 169,266 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

front shock absorbers top rubber mounts starting to split

front wiper blades worn

rear tail box outer cover corroded (not blowing)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 167,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 164,686 miles

brake master cyl level slightly low

front number plate slight damage

wiper blade small split

Fail 22 Jul 2009 164,621 miles

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

brake master cyl level slightly low

front number plate slight damage

wiper blade small split

Pass 9 Jul 2008 162,748 miles

front number plate slight damage

r/n/s tyre worn

Fail 4 Jul 2008 162,730 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front number plate slight damage

r/n/s tyre worn

Pass 24 May 2007 159,966 miles

r/o/s underwing area slightly corroded †r/o/s sill corroded †front number plate slight damage

Pass 9 May 2006 157,405 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 157,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

r/o/s sill corroded †front brakes distorsion †f/n/s tyre worn †front brake pads worn †

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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L253 EAA is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 L253 EAA, 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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L253 EAA is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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