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AK51 MHO

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,863 mi
Last recorded213,863 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 213,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion starting nearside & offside rear inner sills

corrosion starting nearside chassis leg

eml comes on briefly

nearside rear brake pipes corroded, offside rear brake pipes corroded.brake pipe across rear corroded

nearside rear wheel trim missing

poss exhaust leak , manifold area

Fail 24 Oct 2013 213,863 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion starting nearside & offside rear inner sills

corrosion starting nearside chassis leg

eml comes on briefly

nearside rear brake pipes corroded, offside rear brake pipes corroded.brake pipe across rear corroded

nearside rear wheel trim missing

poss exhaust leak , manifold area

Pass 23 Oct 2012 202,484 miles

Exhaust blowing from manifold/turbo area

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

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

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

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

knocking from lower part of steering column

metal brake pipe corroded either side of rear axle

Pass 29 Sep 2011 188,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion started on the brake pipe across the rear axle

slight free play in the steering cloumn

slight wear to the rear radius arm bushes

tyres starting to wear low in certain areas

Pass 22 Oct 2010 177,448 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust center section rubber mount missing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 166,834 miles

knocking from lower part of steering column when steering wheel is shacken

Fail 16 Oct 2009 166,834 miles

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

knocking from lower part of steering column when steering wheel is shacken

Pass 24 Oct 2008 154,898 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007
Pass 5 Oct 2006 134,939 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 134,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 129,942 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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AK51 MHO is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 86,171 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK51 MHO, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK51 MHO is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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