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AK51 RRX

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,985 mi
Last recorded143,985 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 143,985 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

slight play in rear rose bushes

wiper motor deteriorated (border line pass

Fail 7 Sep 2016 143,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

slight play in rear rose bushes

wiper motor deteriorated (border line pass

Pass 1 Sep 2015 137,306 miles

nearside front top mount deteriorated poor condition

slight play in offside and nearside rear rose joints

slight play in steering rack arms

washers weak

wipers deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2014 131,677 miles

engine mounts worn

corrosion underside of car in places

slight play in rear suspension rose bushes

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 28 Aug 2014 131,676 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion underside of car in places

engine mounts worn

slight play in rear suspension rose bushes

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 20 Sep 2013 125,578 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 125,501 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 119,675 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 114,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 104,537 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs worn/pitted but not weakened

Fail 10 Sep 2010 104,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs worn/pitted but not weakened

Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,081 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,782 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 79,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 69,403 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 69,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,665 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 RRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AK51 RRX, 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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What year was AK51 RRX registered?

AK51 RRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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