CarVerify

Free Car Check

M12 GCE

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,021 mi
Last recorded141,021 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 GCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 141,021 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 140,403 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 138,064 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 133,700 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 133,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2007 126,274 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 126,274 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2006 119,250 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
Full Vauxhall Astravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M12 GCE is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 125,240 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 M12 GCE, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M12 GCE?

You can check the full history of M12 GCE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M12 GCE registered?

M12 GCE is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is M12 GCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 GCE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M12 GCE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M12 GCE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.