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L277 EVU

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

240,826 mi
Last recorded240,826 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL277 EVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2011 240,826 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2010 235,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 135,051 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 232,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 227,270 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 221,920 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2005 218,061 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2005 218,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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L277 EVU is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L277 EVU, 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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What year was L277 EVU registered?

L277 EVU is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 8 November 1993.

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