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P137 JNC

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,359 mi
Last recorded137,359 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 JNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 137,359 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side front indicator lense missing

Fail 25 Jun 2009 137,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

near side front indicator lense missing

rear exhaust section rubbing against near side rear shock absuber

Pass 13 Oct 2008 136,951 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING WITH AGE UNDER BONNETT IN IT,S CLIP

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENSE MISSING

Fail 9 Oct 2008 136,951 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING WITH AGE UNDER BONNETT IN IT,S CLIP

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENSE MISSING

Pass 2 Oct 2007 127,689 miles

FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING WITH AGE.

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENSE MISSING.

OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM,,REAR BUSH CRACKING WITH AGE.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 121,188 miles

front exhaust section corroding with age around flexy. †middle and rear exhaust sections corroding with age at joint. †near side front indicater lenze missing.

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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P137 JNC is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P137 JNC, 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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P137 JNC is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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