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AJ55 VLP

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,987 mi
Last recorded104,987 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 104,987 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front anti-roll bar link boot (upper) insecure

Rear exaust box heatshield loose

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear brake pipe due to poor visability

Pass 7 Dec 2010 89,499 miles

FRONT FLEX JOINT COVER LOOSE (EXHAUST)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHEILD LOOSE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT FREE PLAY AT O/S FRONT WHEEL WHEN ROCKED TOP AND BOTTOM

Fail 7 Dec 2010 89,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT FLEX JOINT COVER LOOSE (EXHAUST)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHEILD LOOSE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT FREE PLAY AT O/S FRONT WHEEL WHEN ROCKED TOP AND BOTTOM

Pass 5 Dec 2009 71,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n.plate starting to discolour

Fail 5 Dec 2009 71,755 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n.plate starting to discolour

Pass 6 Dec 2008 53,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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AJ55 VLP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 85,420 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 Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ55 VLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 VLP registered?

AJ55 VLP is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is AJ55 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 VLP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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