1996 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7L Diesel · P884 BJB
1996 Vauxhall Astravan (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 173,749 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/01/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1700cc
P884 BJB Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2012
- 173,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P884 BJB Mileage History
- 18/05/200681,876 mi
- 19/05/200681,876 mi
- 30/05/200799,532 mi+17,656 mi
- 30/05/200799,532 mi
- 30/05/2008114,988 mi+15,456 mi
- 26/05/2009128,635 mi+13,647 mi
- 27/05/2009128,651 mi+16 mi
- 28/05/2010144,052 mi+15,401 mi
- 31/05/2011159,891 mi+15,839 mi
- 10/05/2012173,749 mi+13,858 mi
Average of roughly 15,363 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P884 BJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Astravan (P884 BJB) between May 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2012 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.
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