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N158 YKP

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,369 mi
Last recorded125,369 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 YKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2009 125,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges advise front brake discs worn advise power steering rack damp

Pass 6 Dec 2008 119,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2008 114,988 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge advise rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2007 108,022 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 108,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise mileage display dim

Pass 12 Aug 2005 97,132 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 97,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

slight residue of p.a.s on bottom of rack pinion

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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N158 YKP is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 109,863 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 N158 YKP, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N158 YKP is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 25 October 1995.

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