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N494 WCF

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

113,874 mi
Last recorded113,874 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 WCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2008 113,874 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

pas fluid leak in pump area - possible overfull reservoir

pas pump slightly noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2007 102,855 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 102,855 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside handbrake return spring missing

Pass 4 Aug 2006 94,930 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 94,930 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills corroded

both rear outer side lights not working

fuel tank corroded

hand brake cables corroded

movement in off side rear suspension system

movement in steering rack

near side head lamp on lower limit

off sided front anti roll bar drop link top gaitor split

oil around steering rack < no visible leak at time off test >

oil leaks

rear brake hoses metal ends corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

servo corroded

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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N494 WCF is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N494 WCF, 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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N494 WCF is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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