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REM 143L

2004 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,141 mi
Last recorded18,141 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall VX22030,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREM 143L
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 18,141 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 17,956 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 17,030 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 15,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 14,798 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,719 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 12,334 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 12,321 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front headlamp aim on the lowest limit

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2013 11,477 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 8,862 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 6,609 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condensation in the nearside headlight

Fail 8 May 2009 6,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2008 4,725 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VX220?

Based on 30,598 MOT tests across 2,048 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,641
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 478
Headlamp aim too high 474
Headlamp aim too low 378
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 369
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REM 143L is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 30,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VX220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying REM 143L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VX220 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was REM 143L registered?

REM 143L is a 2004 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is REM 143L safe to buy?

The MOT history for REM 143L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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