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P108 RPW

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,331 mi
Last recorded182,331 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 RPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 182,331 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 175,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 170,220 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 170,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 162,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 162,186 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 152,739 miles

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

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

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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P108 RPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P108 RPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P108 RPW registered?

P108 RPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P108 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 RPW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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