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W279 LWP

2000 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,976 mi
Last recorded250,976 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astravan131,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 LWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 250,976 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 250,976 miles

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 246,422 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 246,422 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 240,862 miles

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

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

nsf door mirror casing missing

os door mirror broken

steel road wheel fitted to nsf

Fail 21 Jun 2013 240,733 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nsf door mirror casing missing

steel road wheel fitted to nsf

Pass 27 Apr 2012 235,546 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 235,546 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 227,003 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 226,805 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 219,372 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 213,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 200,853 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 123,830 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hot spots to front discs, pads low & discs worn

nearside rear lamp cracked (no white light showing)

nearside rear tyre 2 nails + 2mm on edge & cut in sidewall + slight wheel rim damage

offside front wheel rim slight damage

Pass 6 Jul 2006 123,830 miles

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

hot spots to front discs, pads low & discs worn

nearside rear lamp cracked (no white light showing)

nearside rear tyre 2 nails + 2mm on edge & cut in sidewall + slight wheel rim damage

offside front wheel rim slight damage

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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W279 LWP is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W279 LWP, 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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W279 LWP is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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