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AP04 NBL

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,275 mi
Last recorded116,275 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 NBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 116,275 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 116,275 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 113,697 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2014 113,696 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2013 110,106 miles

END OF DIPSTICK MISSING

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

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)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 110,106 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

END OF DIPSTICK MISSING

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

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)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 102,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 102,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 93,949 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 93,949 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 78,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2009 64,218 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 64,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 49,173 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 38,602 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 NBL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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