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N462 YAJ

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

125,301 mi
Last recorded125,301 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 YAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 125,301 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion on rear anti-roll bar/rear subframe/both inner rear sills,floor,n/s/f chassis leg,outer rear wheel arches both sides+n/s/r outer sill end+ outer sills/rear radius arms/rear trailing arms/rear shocks/front wishbones

Fail 29 Jan 2015 125,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion on rear anti-roll bar/rear subframe/both inner rear sills,floor,n/s/f chassis leg,outer rear wheel arches both sides+n/s/r outer sill end+ outer sills/rear radius arms/rear trailing arms/rear shocks/front wishbones

Pass 21 Jan 2014 124,731 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion on rear anti-roll bar/rear subframe/both rear inner sills/rear radius arms/rear trailing arms/rear shock absorbers/offside rear brake pipe/rear parking brake cables/fuel tank & front wishbones

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch & door sill corroded

oil leak/gear oil leak/slight oil on steering rack

Fail 17 Jan 2014 124,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion on rear anti-roll bar/rear subframe/both rear inner sills/rear radius arms/rear trailing arms/rear shock absorbers/offside rear brake pipe/rear parking brake cables/fuel tank & front wishbones

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch & door sill corroded

oil leak/gear oil leak/slight oil on steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2012 123,627 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to-rear c pillars at door latches,rear arches,rear inner/outer sills,n/s/f chassis rail,o/s/f floor prior repair,unable to assess due to sealant etc

mid exhaust starting to crack,rear radius bushes play/covers split,appears to have been parked up long term

o/s wiper poor,rear footbrake imbalance

steering column area play

Fail 11 Oct 2012 123,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to-rear c pillars at door latches,rear arches,rear inner/outer sills,n/s/f chassis rail,o/s/f floor prior repair,unable to assess due to sealant etc

mid exhaust starting to crack,rear radius bushes play/covers split,appears to have been parked up long term

o/s wiper poor,rear footbrake imbalance

steering column area play

Pass 26 Sep 2011 122,478 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

o/s handbrake poor

rear brake pipes corrosion

rear lower radius bushes play

sill seams/rear arches/n/s/f+o/s/f chassis/o/s/r inner arch-corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 122,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s handbrake poor

rear brake pipes corrosion

rear lower radius bushes play

sill seams/rear arches/n/s/f+o/s/f chassis/o/s/r inner arch-corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 121,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 119,696 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 119,696 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 117,855 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 117,836 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 114,948 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 114,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 111,997 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 111,966 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 YAJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N462 YAJ, 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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N462 YAJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 19 December 1995.

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