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N740 XJW

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,254 mi
Last recorded85,254 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 XJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 85,254 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 85,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 77,476 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 77,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 6 Oct 2005

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N740 XJW is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N740 XJW, 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 N740 XJW registered?

N740 XJW is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 29 November 1995.

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