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P103 WWP

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

Yellow Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,773 mi
Last recorded138,773 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 WWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2013 138,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 138,773 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 138,773 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 137,142 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 137,142 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insicure

front discs in poor condition

front struts in corroded state

front wipers starting to split

o s r brake hose ferrul in corroded state

oil leak from filter

rear no plate cracked

rear wiper split

spare tyre bald

surface corrosion front brake pipes

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2010 132,945 miles

battery insecure

both front lower dust boots split on ball joints

both front struts corroded.

engine oil leaks

rear no plate cracked

surface corrosion on some underbody brake pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2008 110,867 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 110,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leaks

rear flexis heavily rusted

rear wiper split

Pass 4 May 2007 106,204 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 106,204 miles

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

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

brake pipe feeding o/s/f flexi rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and low

rear wiper defective

Pass 4 Jul 2006 103,729 miles

o s f tyre wall perished

Fail 4 Jul 2006 103,729 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o s f tyre wall perished

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 WWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in Yellow with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P103 WWP, 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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P103 WWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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