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P142 MET

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,589 mi
Last recorded186,589 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 MET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 186,589 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 173,584 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 164,032 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 164,032 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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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P142 MET 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 75%.

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 P142 MET, 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 P142 MET registered?

P142 MET is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P142 MET safe to buy?

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