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M146 UCP

1995 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,278 mi
Last recorded148,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Astravan132,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 UCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2010 148,278 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

bonnet corroded around latch

cooling fan inoperative

engine oil leaks

n/s rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s rear tyres have flatspots

o/s door check strap missing

o/s front and o/s rear tyre pressures low

o/s rear wheel slightly binding

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

power steering pump damp

rear cross member holed and corroded

slight movement in upper steering column

unable to carry out brake test due to heavy fluid lose from o/s front caliper/flexy

Pass 28 Jul 2009 143,807 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 143,780 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 139,109 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 135,609 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 131,909 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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M146 UCP is a 1995 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 132,289 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 M146 UCP, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M146 UCP is a 1995 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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