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B1 GVG

1996 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,000 mi
Last recorded8,000 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astravan127,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 GVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2009 8,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 8,000 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 6,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 5,033 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 4,210 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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B1 GVG is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B1 GVG, 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 B1 GVG registered?

B1 GVG is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is B1 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 GVG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B1 GVG have outstanding finance?

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