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S21 GUM

2003 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,683 mi
Last recorded62,683 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall VX22039,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 GUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 62,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 20 May 2017 60,001 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 60,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,652 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 58,652 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,831 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,295 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,567 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,929 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,961 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,191 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 29,896 miles

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

under tray fitted all the way under car can not test most iteams

Pass 28 Jan 2006 20,430 miles

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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S21 GUM is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S21 GUM, 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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S21 GUM is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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