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AK51 LHH

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,069 mi
Last recorded77,069 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2012 77,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 73,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on in dash

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & on 2mm of tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge & on 3mm of tread

suspect front inner brake pads wearing low

underside fitted with covers front to rear making inspection of brake pipes etc not possible

Fail 14 Apr 2010 67,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal perished

nearside and offside rear handbrake support clamp broken

slight damage to outer fiberglass at nearside

unable to inspect brake pipes due to covers under vehicle

Pass 6 May 2009 65,169 miles

frt coil springs has movement

frt wiper torn

slight movement at n/s head light

various chips at w/screen

Fail 27 Apr 2009 65,169 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

frt coil springs has movement

frt wiper torn

slight movement at n/s head light

various chips at w/screen

Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,672 miles

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

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

all four brake discs have heavy surface rust on braking surfaces suggest attention

Fail 2 Apr 2008 60,672 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

all four brake discs have heavy surface rust on braking surfaces suggest attention

Pass 2 May 2007 60,625 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,508 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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AK51 LHH is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK51 LHH, 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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AK51 LHH is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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