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AR51 DMX

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,128 mi
Last recorded140,128 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 140,128 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 140,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

heat shield above rear silencer insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2010 127,251 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges legal only

rear silencerr exhaust shield loose

signs of oil leak from nearside of engine

Pass 28 Sep 2009 111,494 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside front outer CXV gaiter pin holed

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear indicators losing colour

Pass 6 Oct 2008 102,000 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 102,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 97,699 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 93,127 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 84,159 miles

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

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 DMX is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol 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 AR51 DMX, 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 DMX registered?

AR51 DMX is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is AR51 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 DMX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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