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P138 PFM

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,375 mi
Last recorded81,375 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 PFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 81,375 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 81,365 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,469 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 70,469 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,214 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 58,246 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 58,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P138 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P138 PFM, 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 P138 PFM registered?

P138 PFM is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P138 PFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 PFM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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