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P126 PJN

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

188,505 mi
Last recorded188,505 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 PJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 188,505 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)

Oil leak

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2013 179,401 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 179,401 miles

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 172,144 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 172,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 160,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 148,846 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 148,823 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 139,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 139,826 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 127,246 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 127,237 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 114,055 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 114,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 102,169 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 102,167 miles

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.

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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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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P126 PJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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