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P104 MET

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,884 mi
Last recorded152,884 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 MET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 152,884 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

rear valance corroded tow hitch removed

Fail 7 Jul 2010 152,884 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2009 150,890 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 150,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 148,077 miles

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)

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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P104 MET is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P104 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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P104 MET is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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