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MIL 5465

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 5465
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2008 104,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2007 89,481 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 89,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 89,121 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 80,098 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 80,097 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

left front tyre near the wear marks

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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MIL 5465 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 MIL 5465, 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.

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What year was MIL 5465 registered?

MIL 5465 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is MIL 5465 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 5465 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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