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Y843 JNK

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,281 mi
Last recorded44,281 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 JNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 44,281 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 44,099 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 43,976 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 43,829 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 43,425 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,546 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,819 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 38,529 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 38,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2017 37,380 miles

Front both front headlights getting condensation in them but pattern ok

Pass 13 May 2016 36,274 miles

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

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

all 4 road springs corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 34,545 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 34,545 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 May 2014 32,059 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 29,636 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 28,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 27,066 miles

wiper blade slightly split and slightly smearing

Fail 30 Apr 2010 25,975 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 24,641 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 24,641 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 12 May 2008 24,048 miles

slight free play in front anti roll bar bush's

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,259 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2007 23,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2006 22,828 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 22,828 miles

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

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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Y843 JNK is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y843 JNK, 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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Y843 JNK is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y843 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y843 JNK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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