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AF04 RVJ

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,686 mi
Last recorded133,686 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 RVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 133,686 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,075 miles

coil spring corroded rears both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 121,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coil spring corroded rears both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,614 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 107,614 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,317 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,443 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 79,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,730 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,274 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,295 miles

engine management light on

slight play in nearside rear upper suspension arm

slight play in offside rear upper suspension arm

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,607 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,173 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,568 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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AF04 RVJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 85,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF04 RVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF04 RVJ registered?

AF04 RVJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is AF04 RVJ safe to buy?

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