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N160 AAB

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,580 mi
Last recorded80,580 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 AAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak cam cover / sump areas ?

front & rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint seal split

whee ltrims fitted , restricted views

Fail 16 Mar 2011 80,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak cam cover / sump areas ?

front & rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

imbalance on front brakes & parking brake on lockout

o/s parking brake return spring broken

o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint seal split

parking brake cable cases corroded & fractured

unable to spin check o/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake

whee ltrims fitted , restricted views

Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,001 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust heat shields insecure

front & o/s/r indicators slightly discoloured

front brake discs worn / corroding on inner face

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear handbrake cable case corroded / fractured

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 24 Mar 2010 79,001 miles

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

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

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

centre & rear exhaust heat shields insecure

front & o/s/r indicators slightly discoloured

front brake discs worn / corroding on inner face

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear handbrake cable case corroded / fractured

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,677 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,822 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2007 64,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,331 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 59,331 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING (recommened replace) ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

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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N160 AAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N160 AAB, 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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What year was N160 AAB registered?

N160 AAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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