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N434 BWL

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,087 mi
Last recorded111,087 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN434 BWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 111,087 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 111,087 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 98,873 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 98,873 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 98,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both chasis sections corroded

both outer handbrake cables split and offside return spring has snapped

both rear trailing arm front bushes split and very worn no excessive movement at time of test

long handbrake trave and nearside handbrake slow in operation

nearside rear inner sill corroded

nearside rear lower suspension arm boot split

play in both front anti-roll bar links and nearside upper boot split

Pass 23 Mar 2010 88,861 miles

extensive chassis and underbody corrosion// front and rear brake pipes corroded//exhaust slight leak//rear suspension bushes debonding//

Fail 23 Mar 2010 88,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

extensive chassis and underbody corrosion// front and rear brake pipes corroded//exhaust slight leak//rear suspension bushes debonding//

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,845 miles

both front shocks leaking/ rear brake pipe corroded/exhaust slight leak/hand brake travel near limits/near side rear seat belt slow recoil/

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,429 miles

emissions on limits/ water in exhaust//

Fail 2 Apr 2007 78,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,736 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 73,309 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 73,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N434 BWL is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N434 BWL, 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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N434 BWL is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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