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L348 VNP

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,743 mi
Last recorded161,743 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 161,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 161,743 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 155,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes rusted

mirror damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2015 155,198 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes rusted

mirror damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2014 148,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r wheel arch in poor con dishion

Fail 14 Oct 2014 148,092 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r wheel arch in poor con dishion

Pass 4 Oct 2013 141,015 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r wheel arch rustedand in poor condishionend of o/s rear sill very week

Fail 3 Oct 2013 141,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r wheel arch rustedand in poor condishionend of o/s rear sill very week

Pass 26 Sep 2012 130,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight bind on rear nearside wheel

Fail 17 Sep 2012 130,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

parking lever has long travel

slight bind on rear nearside wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2011 120,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber leaking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

parking brake lever has long travel

Fail 8 Oct 2011 119,698 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber leaking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 13 Oct 2010 109,374 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 108,992 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 99,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner arches corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2008 97,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 95,539 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 95,436 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 90,696 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight deterioration to suspension etc parking brake long travel some perishing and corrosion to lower areas and components

Pass 19 Sep 2005 86,224 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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L348 VNP is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L348 VNP, 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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L348 VNP is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 13 September 1993.

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