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N61 CTS

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Gold Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,831 mi
Last recorded123,831 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN61 CTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 123,831 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 123,831 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)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 116,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

car low on fuel dampness and smell off fuel around tank area

Fail 7 Nov 2009 116,160 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

petrol tank damp

Pass 27 Oct 2008 109,733 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 109,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 104,455 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear handbrake return spring missing

Pass 1 Nov 2006 98,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 98,451 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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N61 CTS is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Gold with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N61 CTS, 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 N61 CTS registered?

N61 CTS is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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