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N980 FMJ

1995 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,087 mi
Last recorded189,087 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Vectra109,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 FMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 189,087 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 177,185 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 150,541 miles

o/s sill damage

screen damage

Fail 15 Feb 2007 150,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s sill panel damage

screen damage

Pass 9 Mar 2006 124,357 miles

o/side sillpanel damage

screen damage

Fail 9 Mar 2006 124,357 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively 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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N980 FMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N980 FMJ, 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 N980 FMJ registered?

N980 FMJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 22 November 1995.

Is N980 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N980 FMJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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