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FJ51 SCX

2001 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,017 mi
Last recorded146,017 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astravan122,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 SCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 146,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 141,211 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 141,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 113,978 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

headlamps slightly deteriorated

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,466 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 93,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 92,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,914 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine oil overfull

N/S/R tyre cracked inbetween tread

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Fail 8 Oct 2013 90,914 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine oil overfull

N/S/R tyre cracked inbetween tread

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Fail 27 Sep 2012 89,086 miles

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

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,086 miles

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

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,299 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 88,294 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 87,347 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 85,420 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 82,003 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 199,394 miles

corrosion rearbox

Pass 15 Nov 2007 194,204 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 183,964 miles

nail in nsr tyre

osr tyre worn on edges

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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FJ51 SCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FJ51 SCX, 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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FJ51 SCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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