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P103 MET

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,910 mi
Last recorded127,910 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 MET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 127,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven outer edge

oil leak

start of corrosion n/s floorpan by patch repair

start of corrosion rear crossmember by tow bar

Fail 4 Nov 2010 127,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven outer edge

oil leak

start of corrosion n/s floorpan by patch repair

start of corrosion rear crossmember by tow bar

Fail 6 Oct 2009 111,894 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 111,894 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 109,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 106,428 miles

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

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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P103 MET is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P103 MET, 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 P103 MET registered?

P103 MET is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P103 MET shows 6 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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