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N253 AAB

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,455 mi
Last recorded165,455 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 AAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 165,455 miles

airbag warning light on

both hanbrake cable return springs missing from backplates

both wing mirrors have damaged casings

offside front window does not operate

offside rear outer sidelight not working

Fail 14 Nov 2008 165,240 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag warning light on

both hanbrake cable return springs missing from backplates

both wing mirrors have damaged casings

offside front window does not operate

offside rear outer sidelight not working

Pass 23 Jan 2008 153,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 145,264 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 137,146 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 136,975 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

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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N253 AAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N253 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 N253 AAB registered?

N253 AAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 9 November 1995.

Is N253 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 AAB shows 6 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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