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W48 LYD

2000 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,561 mi
Last recorded87,561 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Agila59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 LYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,561 miles

Service brake performance ONLY 58% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 87,561 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake performance ONLY 58% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,403 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2012 87,403 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 87,022 miles

both rear service brake performance low

Fail 2 Sep 2010 87,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear service brake performance low

both steering rack arms have play in ball joints

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2009 86,347 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 86,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jul 2009 86,267 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,721 miles

emissions smokey

n/s side mirror missing

slight play in rack

Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,945 miles

n/s/r brake tieing on slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2006 61,933 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 61,933 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 51,643 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 51,643 miles

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

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
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W48 LYD is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W48 LYD, 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 W48 LYD registered?

W48 LYD is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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