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AP04 NBE

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,137 mi
Last recorded122,137 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 NBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2015 122,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust mount missing but system still supported

Pass 17 Jun 2014 114,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

centre exhaust mount missing but system still supported

front wiper rubbers split

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Jun 2014 114,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

centre exhaust mount missing but system still supported

front wiper rubbers split

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 101,018 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 101,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,334 miles

nearside and offside front and offside rear tyres are distorted.evidence of wheel bearing roughness from nearside front.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 87,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front and offside rear tyres are distorted.evidence of wheel bearing roughness from nearside front.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 73,891 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 73,891 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,070 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2010 61,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 May 2009 57,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 28 May 2009 57,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 May 2008 49,613 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 42,345 miles

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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AP04 NBE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 AP04 NBE, 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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AP04 NBE is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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