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Y533 TLE

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,998 mi
Last recorded154,998 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 TLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 154,998 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 150,023 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 144,483 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 144,471 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 137,802 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2018 131,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2017 126,347 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 126,339 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inners

Fail 8 Apr 2016 117,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inners

Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,349 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,174 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 80,915 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,214 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,056 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 61,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,211 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,192 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 45,191 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2006 37,880 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 37,875 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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Y533 TLE is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y533 TLE, 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 Y533 TLE registered?

Y533 TLE is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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