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W226 MEN

2000 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,494 mi
Last recorded140,494 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2008
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astravan131,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 MEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2008 140,494 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 140,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 118,912 miles

both front tyres low tread on inner edge

both rear tyres low tread on inner edge

front brake imbalance high

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Jan 2007 118,912 miles

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

both front tyres low tread on inner edge

both rear tyres low tread on inner edge

front brake imbalance high

slight oil leak from engine

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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W226 MEN is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 131,486 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 W226 MEN, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W226 MEN registered?

W226 MEN is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W226 MEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 MEN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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