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L397 RWM

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,748 mi
Last recorded189,748 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 RWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 189,748 miles

Battery insecure

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

rear cross member corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 30 Nov 2010 189,473 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 178,880 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2008 154,475 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 152,255 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 147,141 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 147,141 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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L397 RWM is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L397 RWM, 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 L397 RWM registered?

L397 RWM is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L397 RWM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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