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AR51 GVW

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,247 mi
Last recorded95,247 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 GVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,247 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2013 95,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,465 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 81,462 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 74,059 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 74,052 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s c/v gaitor leaking slightly

plastic covers over sills preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2007 63,368 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 58,918 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 51,630 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

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 GVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

AR51 GVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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