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P104 PBJ

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,918 mi
Last recorded143,918 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 PBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 143,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 142,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 140,689 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 138,717 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 134,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 132,129 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 129,082 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 129,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 124,931 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 119,919 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 109,920 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 100,356 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 95,806 miles

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 PBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 P104 PBJ, 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 P104 PBJ registered?

P104 PBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P104 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 PBJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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