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Y729 XFL

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,193 mi
Last recorded75,193 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 XFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,193 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,823 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,183 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,170 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,833 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,415 miles

engine light on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,803 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 51,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,106 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 58,051 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,611 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 37,314 miles

unable to check any underbody components due to vehicle design

Pass 4 May 2006 29,954 miles

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

engine management light stays on

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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Y729 XFL is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y729 XFL, 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 Y729 XFL registered?

Y729 XFL is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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