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HN51 BBE

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,256 mi
Last recorded83,256 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 BBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 83,256 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 83,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 82,114 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 80,027 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 78,814 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 78,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,482 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 73,790 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 72,769 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,298 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 70,298 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 66,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,049 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,260 miles

both front lower ball joints slight lift

Fail 9 Aug 2014 54,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 54,881 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

servo vacuum pipe poor condition

suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 41,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

servo vacuum pipe poor condition

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2012 41,509 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,994 miles

ADVISE bonnet catch broken

ADVISE front wiper blade starting to split

ADVISE small hole in floor at o/s front

Fail 26 Oct 2007 26,994 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

ADVISE bonnet catch broken

ADVISE front wiper blade starting to split

ADVISE small hole in floor at o/s front

Pass 4 Nov 2006 24,350 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,139 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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HN51 BBE is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HN51 BBE, 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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HN51 BBE is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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