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Y779 GDY

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,320 mi
Last recorded43,320 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 GDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,320 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 43,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,990 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 99,660 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 99,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 79,391 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,552 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,857 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 42,857 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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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Y779 GDY is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y779 GDY, 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 Y779 GDY registered?

Y779 GDY is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y779 GDY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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