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N861 XCH

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

252,685 mi
Last recorded252,685 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 XCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 252,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 6 Jun 2009 252,672 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 3 Jun 2008 239,143 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edge of tread

Fail 3 Jun 2008 239,143 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edge of tread

Fail 7 Jun 2007 229,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 229,863 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 219,923 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 219,923 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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N861 XCH is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N861 XCH, 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 N861 XCH registered?

N861 XCH is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 6 December 1995.

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