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N217 VRS

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,136 mi
Last recorded131,136 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 VRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 131,136 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 131,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 130,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 128,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 124,827 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 124,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 123,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 119,082 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 119,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

coolant leaking

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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N217 VRS is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,799cc 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 N217 VRS, 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 N217 VRS registered?

N217 VRS is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 25 October 1995.

Is N217 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 VRS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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