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L824 MET

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,398 mi
Last recorded158,398 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL824 MET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 158,398 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 158,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 151,121 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 144,695 miles

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2010 144,695 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 137,984 miles

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Aug 2008 131,384 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 131,333 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 126,205 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 126,205 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes corroding

front bottom arm bushes perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2006 120,493 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2005 109,219 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 109,215 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

alternator belt slack

brake pipes starting to corrode

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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L824 MET is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L824 MET, 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 L824 MET registered?

L824 MET is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L824 MET shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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