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C20 AHY

1996 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

106,253 mi
Last recorded106,253 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2005
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Vectra109,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 AHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2005 106,253 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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C20 AHY is a 1996 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 109,990 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 Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C20 AHY, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C20 AHY registered?

C20 AHY is a 1996 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C20 AHY safe to buy?

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