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M166 MLJ

1995 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,085 mi
Last recorded183,085 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Astravan132,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 MLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 183,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres different size to rear tyres

surface corrosion forming in n/s and o/s rear chassis rails

Fail 31 Oct 2011 183,068 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres different size to rear tyres

surface corrosion forming in n/s and o/s rear chassis rails

Pass 13 Feb 2010 164,622 miles

aux belts under tensioned

battery insecure

bolt missing from sump and bung weepimg oil from repair

engine oil leak top of engine

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush perished

n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm outer edge

o/s/ mirror cracked

o/s/f indicator lense missing

o/s/r tyre starting to perish inner and outer edges

rear silencer securing to chassis poor

rear silencer support perished

slight earth fault n/s/r light cluster

Pass 23 May 2009 160,926 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 154,688 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

offside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 20 May 2008 154,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 25 May 2007 147,914 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 147,914 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2006 140,976 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 140,688 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check emissions due to exhaust condition

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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M166 MLJ is a 1995 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 1995 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 132,289 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 M166 MLJ, 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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M166 MLJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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