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P123 RDM

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

177,912 mi
Last recorded177,912 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 RDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 177,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 177,912 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 175,304 miles

corrosion

number plates fadeing

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low

slight blow on exhaust flexi pipe

Fail 11 Jul 2013 175,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion

number plates fadeing

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low

slight blow on exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 26 Jun 2012 172,468 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 172,464 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 162,693 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2011 162,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 156,058 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around n/s/r top shocker mount

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 155,981 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2009 155,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2008 155,320 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 155,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 153,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 153,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 147,484 miles

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

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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P123 RDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P123 RDM, 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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P123 RDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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