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N543 FVS

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,183 mi
Last recorded108,183 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 FVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 108,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

variousw rubber exhaust mounts perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2007 105,997 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 105,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all rubber exhaust mounts heavily cracked,recommend replacement

nearside rear brake binds,brake pads slides/fitting all very rusty.Recommend attention

rear side to side steel brake pipe rusty,may require attention soon

rear wheel arches corroded not causing jagged edges at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2005 100,320 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 99,693 miles

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)

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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N543 FVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N543 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N543 FVS registered?

N543 FVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 6 December 1995.

Is N543 FVS safe to buy?

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