MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear wiper blade deteriorated
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside headlight damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside headlight damaged
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
near side headlight lens damaged
off side and near side front indicator lens missing
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side and off side front indicator lenses missing
off side windscreern wiper blade starting to split
rear wiper blade starting to split
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side front indicicator lens missing
rear wiper blade starting to split
unable to see condition of front brake pads
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side front indicicator lens missing
rear exhaust corroded
rear wiper blade starting to split
unable to see condition of front brake pads
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
near sidew front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side door mirror cracked
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
windscreen scratched
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?
Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P126 PJN 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 P126 PJN, 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 P126 PJN registered?
P126 PJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 May 1997.
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