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AP04 SWJ

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,192 mi
Last recorded140,192 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 140,192 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

o/s and n/s front brake discs on inner corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Dec 2013 140,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

engine warning light on

o/s and n/s front brake discs on inner corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Dec 2012 122,818 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Dec 2012 122,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2011 104,126 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 86,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,552 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 66,550 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,763 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 51,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Pass 23 May 2008 48,031 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,569 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 37,779 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,779 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 SWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SWJ, 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 AP04 SWJ registered?

AP04 SWJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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