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X796 ELF

2000 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,030 mi
Last recorded79,030 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Agila59,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 ELF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 79,030 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 55,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

FRONT WHEELS MAY NEED TRACKING

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,014 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excessive oil leak

nearside mirror glass missing

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 14 Mar 2009 64,846 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside headlight bracket broken has been repaired by cable ties

Pass 14 Mar 2009 64,846 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside headlight bracket broken has been repaired by cable ties

Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,075 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2007 57,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 48,791 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 48,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X796 ELF is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X796 ELF, 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 X796 ELF registered?

X796 ELF is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X796 ELF safe to buy?

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