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N488 XWP

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,861 mi
Last recorded151,861 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 XWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 151,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

allo brake pipes covered in grease

engine managament light on

engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Feb 2009 151,861 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

allo brake pipes covered in grease

engine managament light on

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2008 138,741 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 130,396 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 130,396 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 123,261 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 XWP is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,998cc 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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

N488 XWP is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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The MOT history for N488 XWP 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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