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P113 MET

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,744 mi
Last recorded78,744 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 MET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2009 78,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,744 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 74,160 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 73,855 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 73,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 73,789 miles

windscreen cracked outwith swept area †

Fail 3 Feb 2006 73,765 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Inner Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

windscreen cracked outwith swept area †

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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P113 MET is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 125,240 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 P113 MET, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P113 MET registered?

P113 MET is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P113 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for P113 MET shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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