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M161 ERT

1995 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,530 mi
Last recorded133,530 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Astravan132,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 ERT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 133,530 miles

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 133,428 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 121,388 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 121,296 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 112,618 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 103,798 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 94,306 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 88,696 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 88,696 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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M161 ERT is a 1995 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M161 ERT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M161 ERT registered?

M161 ERT is a 1995 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 26 January 1995.

Is M161 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M161 ERT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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