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W498 DFC

2000 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,181 mi
Last recorded84,181 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Agila59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 DFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,181 miles

mainbeam warning light not working

Fail 31 Aug 2011 77,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,323 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,045 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

front discs badly corroded on inner faces

offside rear parking brake mount insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2010 70,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

engine management light on

front discs badly corroded on inner faces

offside rear parking brake mount insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2009 63,896 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,828 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,451 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 36,595 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
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W498 DFC is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W498 DFC, 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 W498 DFC registered?

W498 DFC is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W498 DFC safe to buy?

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