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N173 VRC

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,300 mi
Last recorded76,300 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 VRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 76,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 76,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,178 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded.

drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism slow.

offside front indicator lense contaminated.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 72,162 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded.

drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism slow.

offside front indicator lense contaminated.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,115 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,776 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,068 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 59,520 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 59,518 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

N/S/R Handbrake pivot siezed

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

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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N173 VRC is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N173 VRC, 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 N173 VRC registered?

N173 VRC is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 27 November 1995.

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