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AR51 BZV

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

274,603 mi
Last recorded274,603 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 274,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2011 267,493 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 267,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front driveshaft inner cv gaiter split

Fail 14 Sep 2010 245,714 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ns inner cv boot split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 245,714 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

ns inner cv boot split

Pass 23 Sep 2009 217,720 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 171,908 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 135,563 miles

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

hand brake towards end of travel

Pass 16 May 2006 89,204 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 89,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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AR51 BZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AR51 BZV, 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 AR51 BZV registered?

AR51 BZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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