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B8 CPY

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,294 mi
Last recorded117,294 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 117,294 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 110,708 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 109,558 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,909 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 98,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,282 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,876 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 92,876 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 87,514 miles

both rear flashers weak in colour

rear pads low

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

slight wear in n/s steering arm

Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,412 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 73,835 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 73,835 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 67,134 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 67,134 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,082 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,295 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 36,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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B8 CPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 83,864 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 B8 CPY, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B8 CPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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