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Y796 CGE

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,734 mi
Last recorded92,734 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 CGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,734 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,782 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 83,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

metal plate cover under vehicle

Fail 16 May 2011 84,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

metal plate cover under vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2010 84,200 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 84,180 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,572 miles

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Jan 2009 76,572 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,496 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,736 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 44,595 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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Y796 CGE 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 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 Y796 CGE, 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 Y796 CGE registered?

Y796 CGE is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y796 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y796 CGE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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