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N126 BKO

1996 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,127 mi
Last recorded122,127 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astravan127,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 BKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2009 122,127 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 122,127 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 108,139 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 108,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 93,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 87,262 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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N126 BKO is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N126 BKO, 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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What year was N126 BKO registered?

N126 BKO is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N126 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N126 BKO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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