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AV51 CLJ

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,030 mi
Last recorded130,030 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 130,030 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded/tatty

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2013 123,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f steering rack boot slightly damp

Fail 3 Jul 2013 123,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f steering rack boot slightly damp

Pass 3 Aug 2012 112,408 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 112,408 miles

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

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 93,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 80,356 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

long brake pedal, passed brake test.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 80,356 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

long brake pedal, passed brake test.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,805 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 63,805 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,703 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 37,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AV51 CLJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AV51 CLJ, 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 AV51 CLJ registered?

AV51 CLJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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