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L142 SEJ

1994 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,948 mi
Last recorded150,948 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astravan136,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 SEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 150,948 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 150,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 147,804 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 147,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 145,103 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 145,009 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 142,090 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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L142 SEJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 136,672 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 L142 SEJ, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L142 SEJ registered?

L142 SEJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L142 SEJ safe to buy?

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