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NHZ 5887

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,500 mi
Last recorded32,500 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHZ 5887
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 32,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 31,855 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 31,820 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when headlights switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when headlights switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,357 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 30,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 29,731 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 29,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine malfunction light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,297 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,891 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 23,880 miles

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

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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NHZ 5887 is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Blue 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 NHZ 5887, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NHZ 5887 registered?

NHZ 5887 is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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