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N581 WJL

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,562 mi
Last recorded197,562 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 WJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 197,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 191,007 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 191,007 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 181,249 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 169,398 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 169,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 154,699 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 154,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N581 WJL is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N581 WJL, 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 N581 WJL registered?

N581 WJL is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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