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N488 UNV

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,064 mi
Last recorded115,064 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 UNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 115,064 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 114,921 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 100,484 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 97,571 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 97,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 92,862 miles

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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N488 UNV is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol 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 N488 UNV, 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 N488 UNV registered?

N488 UNV is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 23 November 1995.

Is N488 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 UNV 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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