1996 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · P288 CUJ
1996 Vauxhall Astravan (1.7L, diesel). First registered 04 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 119,692 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P288 CUJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2021
- 119,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P288 CUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astravan (P288 CUJ) between November 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
P288 CUJ Mileage History
- 27/11/200661,158 mi
- 22/11/200767,334 mi+6,176 mi
- 22/11/200767,334 mi
- 27/11/200886,419 mi+19,085 mi
- 27/11/200997,255 mi+10,836 mi
- 27/11/200997,255 mi
- 19/11/2010104,958 mi+7,703 mi
- 07/12/2011111,770 mi+6,812 mi
- 08/12/2011111,806 mi+36 mi
- 07/12/2012114,378 mi+2,572 mi
- 04/08/2014116,390 mi+2,012 mi
- 06/08/2014116,407 mi+17 mi
- 15/04/2019117,080 mi+673 mi
- 16/04/2019117,080 mi
- 16/10/2021119,692 mi+2,612 mi
Average of roughly 3,932 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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