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M104 SVO

1995 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,642 mi
Last recorded82,642 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Astravan132,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 SVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,642 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2011 78,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 8 Nov 2011 78,737 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 30 Oct 2010 72,850 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,633 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 63,544 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,398 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 59,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 56,785 miles

** 175/65/14h **

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge †n/s/r tyre worn low/badly cracked †engine oil leaks †damp around fuel tank with no visible signs of leak

reaar coil springs corroded †o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to unbond †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 8 Dec 2006 56,785 miles

** 175/65/14h **

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge †n/s/r tyre worn low/badly cracked †engine oil leaks †damp around fuel tank with no visible signs of leak

reaar coil springs corroded †o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to unbond †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2005 53,762 miles

see original test 804759945375

Fail 15 Dec 2005 53,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wishbone rear bushes unbonded †screw in offside front tyre(not repairable) †nearside rear tyre very badly cracked †exhaust corroded †various oil leaks

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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M104 SVO is a 1995 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 132,289 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 M104 SVO, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M104 SVO is a 1995 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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