MOT Status
ValidMileage
73,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Vauxhall VX220?
Based on 30,598 MOT tests across 2,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L888 SWL is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2003 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 39,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 L888 SWL, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L888 SWL registered?
L888 SWL is a 2003 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 12 February 2003.
Is L888 SWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for L888 SWL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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