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SL52 YYR

2002 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,581 mi
Last recorded19,581 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall VX22045,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 YYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 19,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted front to rear

Fail 25 Jul 2023 19,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shockie cup broken (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shockie cup broken (5.3.2 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,112 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 19,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated front plate broken (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened o\s\f anti roll bar link (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

car has covers over the underside

Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,644 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,036 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 16,036 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,911 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,782 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 16,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 13,201 miles

all brake discs lightly corroded

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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SL52 YYR is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 45,891 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 SL52 YYR, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL52 YYR is a 2002 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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