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AK04 RPV

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,376 mi
Last recorded155,376 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 RPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2013 155,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 155,376 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 145,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 132,254 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 132,254 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 121,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 111,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 111,081 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,635 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,660 miles

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

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

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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AK04 RPV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 85,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK04 RPV, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK04 RPV registered?

AK04 RPV is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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