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P118 SMB

1997 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,357 mi
Last recorded141,357 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astravan125,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 SMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 141,357 miles

Front antiroll bar link bushes starting to split

Rear shock absorber bushes starting to split

Pass 10 Aug 2009 134,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 80,735 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 80,735 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 127,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 127,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 118,618 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 112,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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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P118 SMB 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 75%.

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 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 P118 SMB, 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 P118 SMB registered?

P118 SMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P118 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 SMB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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