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P133 RDM

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,870 mi
Last recorded95,870 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 RDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 95,870 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

boot floor is excessively corroded outside pescribed area and not affecting brakes or suspension

fuel pump has been tampered with engine seriously under powered

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 20 Mar 2007 95,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

boot floor is excessively corroded outside pescribed area and not affecting brakes or suspension

fuel pump has been tampered with engine seriously under powered

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 6 Mar 2006 91,052 miles

non of 8 advisory nots given on 02/03/2006 tast no 804141666064 has been rectified

Fail 2 Mar 2006 91,052 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes have been greased

both rear brake hose barrels are corroded

both rear under sills are corroded

o/s front tyre is on legal limit

rear bumper is damaged

rear chassis and both rear spring plat forms are corroded

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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P133 RDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P133 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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What year was P133 RDM registered?

P133 RDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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