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AJ52 HNC

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,343 mi
Last recorded166,343 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 166,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge is ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear box is corroded.

both headlamps need polishing,

Fail 27 Apr 2017 166,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front pipe is badly corroded and weak (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge is ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear box is corroded.

both headlamps need polishing,

Pass 25 Apr 2016 166,070 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 166,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 160,595 miles

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

a glowplug is broken in the cylinder head,[old break].

both headlamps need polishing.

centre exhaust joint is loose.[but not blowing].

Fail 28 Apr 2015 160,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

a glowplug is broken in the cylinder head,[old break].

both headlamps need polishing.

centre exhaust joint is loose.[but not blowing].

Pass 23 Apr 2014 153,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 144,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 144,485 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 132,817 miles

nearside and offside steering rack tie riods have play in ball joints

Fail 27 Jan 2012 132,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside and offside steering rack tie riods have play in ball joints

Pass 10 Jan 2011 123,784 miles

nearside and offside steering rack tie rods have play in ball joints

Fail 7 Jan 2011 123,784 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside steering rack tie rods have play in ball joints

Pass 29 Jan 2010 114,467 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f steering arms have play

Fail 29 Jan 2010 114,467 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f steering arms have play

Pass 23 Jan 2009 103,409 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,286 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,209 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 75,209 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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AJ52 HNC is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 82,437 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 Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ52 HNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ52 HNC is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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