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L978 WNP

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,790 mi
Last recorded209,790 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 WNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 209,790 miles

exhaust corroded + o/s/ sill corroded + n/s/f tyre on wear marker

Pass 21 Dec 2011 204,994 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 198,400 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 198,400 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 197,836 miles

Oil leak

nearside headlamp slight chipped

Fail 27 Nov 2009 197,836 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fan belt loose

nearside headlamp slight chipped

Pass 20 Nov 2008 197,075 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2008 197,075 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 May 2007 194,510 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 194,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L978 WNP is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L978 WNP, 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 L978 WNP registered?

L978 WNP is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L978 WNP safe to buy?

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