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AR51 GWA

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,512 mi
Last recorded126,512 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 GWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 126,512 miles

CHASSIS SEAMS ARE RUSTED

O/S HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

SILL COVERS FITTED

STEERING RACK O/S GAITER IS DAMP

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Fail 24 Mar 2017 126,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

CHASSIS SEAMS ARE RUSTED

O/S HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

SILL COVERS FITTED

STEERING RACK O/S GAITER IS DAMP

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Pass 29 Dec 2015 117,602 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 117,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 108,563 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,867 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 100,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 94,823 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 88,906 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 82,250 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 73,820 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 73,820 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 64,428 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 56,420 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,968 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,109 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,261 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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AR51 GWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

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

Is AR51 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 GWA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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