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Y99 NLC

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,818 mi
Last recorded132,818 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 NLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 132,818 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 132,815 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 133,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished.

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 124,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 124,456 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 112,741 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wear bar on 2mm

x2 front tyres tread low, offside rear tyre tread low.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,964 miles

Both front track rod end boots perished/cracked

Fuel cap seal perished/cracked

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Spring loose, but secure. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 96,698 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front track rod end boots perished/cracked

Fuel cap seal perished/cracked

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has incorrect beam pattern

Pass 29 Jan 2022 75,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit of 1.6mm moment at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 75,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit of 1.6mm moment at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 61,850 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,798 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 42,081 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,772 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,406 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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Y99 NLC is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 43,204 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y99 NLC is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 26 April 2014.

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