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W297 VTW

2000 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,151 mi
Last recorded75,151 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Agila59,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 VTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 75,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2013 75,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 61,943 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 61,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 56,953 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,953 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,299 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2009 38,299 miles

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,897 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,043 miles

rear tyres perrished

Fail 11 May 2006 34,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 34,417 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Agila?

Based on 1,052,565 MOT tests across 66,496 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
66,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,050
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,022
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,046
coil spring broken 8,358
position lamp(s) not working 7,416
Full Vauxhall Agila reliability report

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W297 VTW is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 59,677 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 Agila fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,050 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W297 VTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Agila typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W297 VTW registered?

W297 VTW is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W297 VTW safe to buy?

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