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N74 VAW

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,052 mi
Last recorded99,052 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 VAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 99,052 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 96,095 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear anti roll wrap around bush slightly perished

offside to nearside metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak from around engine area

Fail 5 Jul 2007 96,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 90,260 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 90,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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N74 VAW is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel 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 N74 VAW, 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 N74 VAW registered?

N74 VAW is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is N74 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N74 VAW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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