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P125 VWY

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,689 mi
Last recorded103,689 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 VWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 103,689 miles

Front ARB showing signs of corrosion

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

Handbrake cable casing worn but still operational

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs rusty

Underside of vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2016 103,689 miles

Front ARB showing signs of corrosion

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)

Handbrake cable casing worn but still operational

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs rusty

Underside of vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2013 102,671 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both strut top bushes cracked

o/s/front seat belt anchor cover missing

rear floor corroded

rear panel corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2013 102,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both strut top bushes cracked

o/s/front seat belt anchor cover missing

rear floor corroded

rear panel corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2011 98,238 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 97,047 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 92,725 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 86,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 152,618 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 148,307 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 148,225 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P125 VWY is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P125 VWY, 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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P125 VWY is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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