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N789 DEV

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,120 mi
Last recorded167,120 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 DEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 167,120 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front wiper blades split unable to check operation

advise engine runs on when turned off

advise offside rear handbrake shoe lever spring missing strong advise

both front tyres low tread,side walls cracking

handbrake travel high,advise adjustment,inspection

nearside rear tyre low tread

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play,slight knocking from steering column area

Fail 12 Aug 2009 167,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front wiper blades split unable to check operation

advise engine runs on when turned off

advise offside rear handbrake shoe lever spring missing strong advise

both front tyres low tread,side walls cracking

handbrake travel high,advise adjustment,inspection

nearside rear tyre low tread

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play,slight knocking from steering column area

Pass 8 Aug 2008

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

car will not idle all the time

Fail 30 Jul 2008

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine light on

o/s/f. widow not window

Pass 11 Aug 2006 127,331 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 127,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

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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N789 DEV is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N789 DEV, 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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N789 DEV is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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