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P117 MET

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 MET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 111,908 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2011 111,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 104,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside wiper starting to split

Fail 29 Sep 2010 104,077 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 7 Oct 2009 99,767 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 99,764 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 99,109 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 93,412 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,729 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 90,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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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P117 MET is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P117 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 P117 MET registered?

P117 MET is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P117 MET safe to buy?

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