1997 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · P851 MNB
1997 Vauxhall Astravan (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 114,144 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2010.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P851 MNB Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2009
- 114,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P851 MNB Mileage History
- 29/10/2005108,006 mi
- 29/10/2005108,006 mi
- 21/10/2006108,385 mi+379 mi
- 19/02/2008113,040 mi+4,655 mi
- 20/02/2008113,040 mi
- 13/02/2009114,144 mi+1,104 mi
- 17/02/2009114,144 mi
Average of roughly 1,857 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P851 MNB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Astravan (P851 MNB) between October 2005 and February 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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