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FG51 HMV

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,062 mi
Last recorded150,062 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 150,062 miles

Front wipers split but still adequately clear screen

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 146,131 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 146,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 141,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 141,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 134,780 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 128,822 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 128,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 123,749 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 123,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 117,411 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 117,411 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 107,132 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 107,130 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 100,824 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 100,824 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 88,557 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 88,557 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 71,566 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 71,566 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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FG51 HMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FG51 HMV, 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 FG51 HMV registered?

FG51 HMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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