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A17 GRL

1996 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,414 mi
Last recorded146,414 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astravan127,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2006 146,414 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 146,414 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A17 GRL is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A17 GRL, 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 A17 GRL registered?

A17 GRL is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A17 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 GRL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A17 GRL have outstanding finance?

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