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Y691 PMJ

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

185,076 mi
Last recorded185,076 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 PMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 185,076 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 175,654 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

doorsill covers fitted at time of test

headlamp lenses becoming opaque.

possable diesel leak around engine ,,,benefit of doubt given to presenter.

underside very dirty making it difficult to test please clean next time.

Fail 19 Dec 2014 175,449 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

doorsill covers fitted at time of test

headlamp lenses becoming opaque.

possable diesel leak around engine ,,,benefit of doubt given to presenter.

underside very dirty making it difficult to test please clean next time.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 157,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 157,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 129,434 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 129,434 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 116,698 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 116,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 102,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 102,932 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,180 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 89,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 75,314 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 75,314 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 70,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2007 96,212 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 96,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2007 191,608 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 191,608 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 156,710 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 156,710 miles

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

wiper,s blades worn oil on screen

wiper,s park manual can be stopped off screen

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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Y691 PMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y691 PMJ, 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 Y691 PMJ registered?

Y691 PMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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