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Y793 PTS

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,504 mi
Last recorded75,504 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 PTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,504 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 71,224 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,224 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 82,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,701 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,976 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 45,948 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 45,934 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 35,752 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,323 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 26,310 miles

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

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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Y793 PTS is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y793 PTS, 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 Y793 PTS registered?

Y793 PTS is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 9 June 2001.

Is Y793 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y793 PTS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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