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L740 NWY

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,634 mi
Last recorded165,634 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 NWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 165,634 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 163,209 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 160,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s foot and hand brake low

o/s/f top shock mount worn

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 160,613 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r light unit damaged

o/s foot and hand brake low

o/s/f top shock mount worn

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2007 159,328 miles

slight fuel weap at no3 injector †n/s/r foot brake performance slow to rise †front number plate cracked †both front brake discs corroded †both front metal brake pipes corroded †o/s/f wheel rim damaged †o/s/f suspension bush worn †corrosion to o/s/r w

Pass 13 Sep 2006 158,693 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 158,693 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

front brake pads low †o/s/r wheel bearing slack †front number plate cracked †o/s wishbone bush worn

Pass 5 Oct 2005 155,875 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 155,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L740 NWY is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L740 NWY, 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 L740 NWY registered?

L740 NWY is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L740 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L740 NWY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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