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AP51 OEY

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,444 mi
Last recorded106,444 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 OEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 106,444 miles

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

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake pads worn low

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 28 Oct 2010 94,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,194 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 87,465 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 87,465 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 79,222 miles

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension ball joints

Pass 7 Nov 2007 69,736 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 69,736 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 59,315 miles

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

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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AP51 OEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP51 OEY, 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 AP51 OEY registered?

AP51 OEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is AP51 OEY safe to buy?

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