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BD51 EFP

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 EFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013

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

Oil leak

non standard wheels fitted

rear brake discs corroded

rear hand brake cables corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

non standard wheels fitted

rear brake discs corroded

rear hand brake cables corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012

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

non standard wheels fitted

very lower end of n/s front spring fractured,located ok

Fail 3 Dec 2012

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

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

non standard wheels fitted

very lower end of n/s front spring fractured,located ok

Pass 30 Dec 2011

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

n/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

non standard wheels fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2011

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

non standard wheels fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010

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

non standard wheels fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2010

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

non standard wheels fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2009

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 81,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded where it joins back box/has minor leak

offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (up to flexi hoses)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 75,337 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 75,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 67,275 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,435 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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BD51 EFP is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD51 EFP, 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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BD51 EFP is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 27 January 2002.

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