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Y39 NLR

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,689 mi
Last recorded53,689 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 NLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 53,689 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,226 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 52,811 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 52,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,237 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,642 miles

Offside Outer Seal Area, Minor Damage.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 51,223 miles

Offside Outer Seal Area, Minor Damage.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 50,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,555 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 49,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,718 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,658 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,059 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 40,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,821 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,526 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,976 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,091 miles

Advise heat sheild lose.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,015 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,352 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 17,352 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s & o/s/r outer brake pads low , advise replacements....

o/s/f tyre tread close to limit....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 5,073 miles

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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Y39 NLR is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 48,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y39 NLR, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y39 NLR registered?

Y39 NLR is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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