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N135 KBH

1996 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,599 mi
Last recorded93,599 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astravan127,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 KBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,599 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 93,599 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 89,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 86,101 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 86,101 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

naerside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2006 83,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 80,125 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N135 KBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N135 KBH, 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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N135 KBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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