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AP51 UKB

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,559 mi
Last recorded79,559 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 UKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,559 miles

both rear outer side light bulbs not working -matched pair

offside front tyre inner area worn

slight play in offside steering rack end joint

Fail 29 Oct 2012 79,452 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear outer side light bulbs not working -matched pair

offside front tyre inner area worn

slight play in offside steering rack end joint

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,707 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 72,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,276 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 60,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,478 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 42,883 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,883 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,810 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 32,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 27,443 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 UKB is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UKB, 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 UKB is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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