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Y878 OTF

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,202 mi
Last recorded55,202 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 OTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 55,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 53,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,455 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pats close to limit ,both side front

Pass 12 Apr 2021 52,991 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 52,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 51,648 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 50,847 miles

Offside HEADLIGHT AIM VERY HIGH

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,587 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

brake discs corrodeing

ex manifold very hot (red) fire risk

Fail 27 Mar 2014 45,587 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

brake discs corrodeing

ex manifold very hot (red) fire risk

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 44,357 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

n/s/r inner cv boot insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2010 40,387 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 40,116 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Splash shield fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2009 30,750 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,041 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,191 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 20,191 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,183 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 11,626 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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Y878 OTF is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y878 OTF, 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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Y878 OTF is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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