MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,158 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corroison in rear back panel
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
boot floor corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
spare wheel carrier area is badly corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alternator belt loose
corrosion n/s + o/s/r top spring mounts
corrosion spare wheel carrier
damage o/s/r light lens
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?
Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.
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L542 SHW 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 57.1%.
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 L542 SHW, 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 L542 SHW registered?
L542 SHW is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 October 1993.
Is L542 SHW safe to buy?
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