Vulcan Harrier Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Vulcan Harrier car check
Is the Vulcan Harrier reliable? We analysed 427 real MOT tests across 112 vehicles to find out.
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The Vulcan Harrier is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, footrest missing and reflector on motorcycle missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vulcan Harrier.
Vulcan Harrier Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vulcan Harrier. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vulcan Harrier MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vulcan Harrier to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vulcan Harrier Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vulcan Harrier fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vulcan Harrier Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vulcan Harrier owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vulcan Harrier MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vulcan Harrier year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 125 | 64.0% | 2,238 | 6,172 | 11,073 |
| 2004 | 215 | 62.8% | 4,064 | 7,391 | 10,672 |
How Long Does a Vulcan Harrier Last?
Based on 112 Vulcan Harrier vehicles on UK roads.
Vulcan Harrier Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vulcan Harrier MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vulcan Harrier
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
64.0% MOT pass rate from 125 tests
62.8% MOT pass rate from 215 tests
The best year to buy a used Vulcan Harrier is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 64.0% across 125 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vulcan Harrier Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Harrier THIS CAR | 63.2% | 427 | 7,025 mi | 22 yrs |
| Vulcan Custom | 68% | 1,299 | 6,701 mi | 23 yrs |
| Citroen C5 Exclusive HDI Auto | 74.6% | 389 | 112,493 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Transit Connect 200 Actve Eblu | 81.1% | 450 | 47,782 mi | — yrs |
| Toyota Auris Sr D-4D | 76.6% | 599 | 127,765 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vulcan Custom (68.0% pass rate) and the Citroen C5 Exclusive HDI Auto (74.6% pass rate), the Vulcan Harrier trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Vulcan Harrier has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.2% across 427 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Vulcan Harrier are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (34 recorded failures), footrest missing (21), and reflector on motorcycle missing (15). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Vulcan Harrier owner drives around 1,468 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Vulcan Harrier models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.