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A13 JCB

1996 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,929 mi
Last recorded118,929 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astravan127,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 JCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 118,929 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED OIL LEAK UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 13 Oct 2009 118,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED OIL LEAK UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 8 Oct 2008 109,712 miles

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

STEERING RACK DAMP REAR EXHAUST CORRODED REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES SPLIT

Fail 8 Oct 2008 109,712 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

STEERING RACK DAMP REAR EXHAUST CORRODED REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES SPLIT

Pass 10 Oct 2007 101,137 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2006 96,183 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 96,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,489 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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A13 JCB is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 127,990 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 A13 JCB, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 JCB registered?

A13 JCB is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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