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Y656 RLE

2001 Vauxhall VX220

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,443 mi
Last recorded63,443 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall VX22048,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 RLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVX220
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,443 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 63,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 45,478 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,285 miles

Front n/s disc corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 37,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front n/s disc corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,907 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 27,905 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,682 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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Y656 RLE is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y656 RLE, 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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What year was Y656 RLE registered?

Y656 RLE is a 2001 Vauxhall VX220, first registered on 2 June 2001.

Is Y656 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y656 RLE shows 11 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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