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AJ52 MJV

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

216,081 mi
Last recorded216,081 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 216,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 216,073 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 205,029 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front shocks are corroded but not leaking fluid

exhaust back box is corroded

front sub frame is corroded (sub frame plastic covers fitted )

n/s front bumper is cracked but does not cause a sharp edge

plastic sill covers are fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 196,792 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 196,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 188,298 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 188,295 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 178,853 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 164,593 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 164,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 148,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 140,827 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 140,827 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 125,951 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 125,951 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 109,133 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2009 109,133 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2008 95,095 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 79,921 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,452 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 65,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

steering rack has play in o/s

Pass 11 Nov 2005 50,662 miles

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 MJV is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJV, 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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What year was AJ52 MJV registered?

AJ52 MJV is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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