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N121 KPP

1996 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,197 mi
Last recorded140,197 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astravan127,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 KPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 140,197 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 140,125 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 139,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 139,567 miles

Central Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 139,179 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 137,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 136,458 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 134,811 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 133,424 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 131,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 129,518 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 129,517 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 127,494 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 125,340 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 122,916 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 119,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 116,812 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both top suspension mountings badly perished

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

Fail 22 May 2009 116,812 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both top suspension mountings badly perished

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

Pass 19 May 2008 155,050 miles

exhaust very rusty in places

rear number plate poor

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2008 155,050 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust very rusty in places

rear number plate poor

Pass 25 May 2007 110,978 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 110,978 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

both front lower suspension arm bushes noted perrished

front brake discs noted worn

front number plate noted cracked

front section of the exhaust noted rusty

Pass 25 May 2006 108,190 miles

front shocks worn

rear number plate poor

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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N121 KPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N121 KPP, 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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N121 KPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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