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AR51 LGL

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

298,578 mi
Last recorded298,578 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 298,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 298,578 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 277,495 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 277,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 248,860 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 248,858 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 216,024 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 214,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 186,896 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 186,259 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 157,305 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 120,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 88,849 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 LGL is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 82,437 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 AR51 LGL, 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 24 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 LGL registered?

AR51 LGL is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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