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N462 FVS

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,083 mi
Last recorded174,083 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 FVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 174,083 miles

Oil leak under engine ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 171,079 miles

Oil leak under engine ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 167,148 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 167,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced bracket and rubber mount missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor + seat mount (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 163,513 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 159,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

radial cracks both rear tyres

Fail 5 Apr 2014 159,832 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

radial cracks both rear tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2013 156,230 miles

corrosion underneath n/s/f floor and chassis

Fail 4 Apr 2013 156,228 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion underneath n/s/f floor and chassis

Fail 7 Apr 2012 152,888 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 152,888 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 149,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 145,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 141,972 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 139,038 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 139,038 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 133,980 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 133,980 miles

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

middle box welded to rear box

Pass 9 Jun 2006 129,950 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 129,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N462 FVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N462 FVS, 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 N462 FVS registered?

N462 FVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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