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P129 DCE

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,851 mi
Last recorded156,851 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 DCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 156,851 miles

both reg plates deteriorated

offside front indicator deteriorated

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 156,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

both reg plates deteriorated

offside front indicator deteriorated

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 153,865 miles

both front steel brake pipes corroded under bonet

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

front number plate starting to seperate

ns door mirror loose

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 25 Feb 2009 153,850 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front steel brake pipes corroded under bonet

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

front number plate starting to seperate

ns door mirror loose

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 31 Jan 2008 155,697 miles

both front steel brake pipes in engine bay corroded

both rear tyres wellw orn and worn unevenly on inner edges

number plates in poor state

o/s front lower arm rear bush worn

oil leaks

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2007 147,142 miles

emissions close to limit

n/s/f and n/s/r steel brake pipes corroded

rear reg plate poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2007 147,130 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

rear reg. plate deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2006 139,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR REG PLATE STARTING TO SEPARATE

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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P129 DCE is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P129 DCE, 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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P129 DCE is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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