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AP51 UJY

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

257,805 mi
Last recorded257,805 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 UJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2013 257,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Both Nearside And Offside Front Inner Rack Joints Have Excessive Play Within The Ball Joint.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power Steering Rack Bushes Excessively Worn And Have play.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2012 244,237 miles

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low

slight play in offside front trtack rod end

Pass 1 Jun 2011 230,196 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on edges of tread

nearside front anti roll bar link balljoint worn

slight wear in offside front inner rack end

Pass 10 Nov 2009 206,061 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 179,899 miles

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

Slight play in rack both sides.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 179,899 miles

Slight play in rack both sides.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 144,626 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 113,179 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 83,013 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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AP51 UJY is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP51 UJY, 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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AP51 UJY is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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