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L26 OBN

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,068 mi
Last recorded65,068 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 OBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 65,068 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 65,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 59,960 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 59,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases baffles in centre exhaust collapsed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 55,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 51,978 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 51,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 51,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively [blades torn] (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery warning light on

Centre exhaust silencer rattling [possible internal fault]

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 23 Apr 2021 46,610 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 46,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery light on

Pass 3 Jul 2019 41,546 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,177 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 32,444 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,459 miles

nearside rear tyre as

nearside rear tyre as metal imbeded in tyre

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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L26 OBN is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 43,204 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L26 OBN is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 8 February 2014.

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