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X242 VWR

2000 Vauxhall VX220

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,400 mi
Last recorded93,400 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall VX22047,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 VWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 93,400 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,225 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,119 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

emission limits just meet

one wheel stud 1n five missing from wheel fixing

Fail 7 Jan 2022 91,119 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

emission limits just meet

one wheel stud 1n five missing from wheel fixing

Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,829 miles

lamba emission levels just meet

under side body work prevents inspection of some testable items

Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,488 miles

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

emission levels just meet

underside body work prevents inspection of some testable items

Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,672 miles

underside body work prevents inspection of some testable items

Fail 15 Jul 2016 86,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside body work prevents inspection of some testable items

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 83,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Full under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,358 miles

front tyres void of tread on edges

front wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Nov 2011 66,654 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 66,654 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,420 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 55,343 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,139 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 41,378 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 41,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,393 miles

unable to inspect chassis and many components due to plastic covering

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,580 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 19,836 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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X242 VWR is a 2000 Vauxhall VX220 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall VX220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 47,750 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 X242 VWR, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall VX220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X242 VWR registered?

X242 VWR is a 2000 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X242 VWR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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