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RL03 MRY

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,215 mi
Last recorded59,215 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 MRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,215 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 59,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,378 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,951 miles

advise 1 exhaust manifold nut missing

advise travel on handbrake

Fail 6 Jul 2012 56,951 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise 1 exhaust manifold nut missing

advise travel on handbrake

Pass 21 May 2011 52,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 47,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,417 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,213 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,474 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,662 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 5 Jul 2006 22,648 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RL03 MRY is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 39,608 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 VX220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL03 MRY, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RL03 MRY registered?

RL03 MRY is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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