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L865 MTW

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

245,771 mi
Last recorded245,771 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL865 MTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 245,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 17 Nov 2020 245,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 18 May 2019 234,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 233,974 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 226,287 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades split

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

nearside front lower arm rear bush unbonding

Pass 11 Dec 2017 222,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from Master cylinder to off side front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 222,924 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from Master cylinder to off side front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 215,614 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 202,449 miles

Both rear brake lines have corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2015 202,437 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear brake lines have corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2014 188,235 miles

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

nearside & offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2014 188,167 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside & offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2013 179,664 miles

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

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

rear wiperblade worn

Fail 14 Dec 2013 179,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiperblade worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 171,260 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 171,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 161,456 miles

rear wiperblade worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 153,345 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 142,226 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 142,226 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 134,746 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 134,746 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 130,293 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 124,667 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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L865 MTW is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L865 MTW, 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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L865 MTW is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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