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L916 ECW

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Yellow Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,058 mi
Last recorded162,058 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL916 ECW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 162,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to various areas under body

many welding patches to underside of body in various areas

underside of body covered in underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2025 160,371 miles

general corrosion to various areas

rear brake backing plates corroded

various plate welding to underbody

Pass 4 May 2024 158,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis & floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to various areas

nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 6 May 2023 157,333 miles

corrosion to all various areas

Fail 5 May 2023 157,323 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to all various areas

Pass 3 May 2022 155,536 miles

general corrosion to various areas

Pass 1 May 2021 153,709 miles

corrosion to various areas

rear wheel arches corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 6 May 2020 151,941 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 151,931 miles

Central Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 149,295 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust corroded & blowing

nearside & offside rear chassis corroded

nearside front tyre worn

offside front floor corroded

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

sills to floors corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 22 May 2017 147,240 miles

front windscreen cracked

general corrosion to various areas

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front floor corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 145,987 miles

brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to various areas

slight play/movement in steering/suspension bushes/joints

Pass 28 May 2015 144,656 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

nearside sill corroded & weak

offside front floor corroded & weak

Fail 27 May 2015 144,645 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

nearside sill corroded & weak

offside front floor corroded & weak

Pass 15 May 2014 142,971 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 141,540 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 140,070 miles

all tyres worn low

offside rear brake has only just met the required service brake efficiency it would appear thet it needs adjusting or repair

rear wheel arches corroded

steering & suspension bushes splitting

travel in brake pedal

Fail 28 May 2012 140,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn low

rear wheel arches corroded

steering & suspension bushes splitting

travel in brake pedal

Fail 23 May 2011 138,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 138,581 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 136,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 134,995 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 132,839 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 130,674 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 128,473 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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L916 ECW is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Yellow with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L916 ECW, 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 L916 ECW registered?

L916 ECW is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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