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Y478 LHT

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,339 mi
Last recorded177,339 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 LHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 177,339 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 177,339 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 169,243 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 169,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2011 162,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

front disks rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2011 162,373 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

front disks rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2010 150,492 miles

discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 135,743 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 120,126 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 107,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 107,677 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 96,724 miles

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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Y478 LHT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 122,593 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 Y478 LHT, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y478 LHT registered?

Y478 LHT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y478 LHT safe to buy?

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