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BF51 YDN

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

232,394 mi
Last recorded232,394 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 232,394 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine mangement warning light on

gear linkage worn

Fail 24 Oct 2012 232,393 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine mangement warning light on

gear linkage worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 201,869 miles

EML on

Oil leak

both rear outer side lights inop

front near side tyre wearing on edge

rack has play in it just legal

rear offside tyre out of shape

Fail 21 Oct 2011 201,869 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

EML on

Oil leak

both rear outer side lights inop

front near side tyre wearing on edge

rack has play in it just legal

rear offside tyre out of shape

Fail 19 Oct 2011 201,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 167,576 miles

N/Side mirror damaged but coverd over with tape

radiator looseon mounting

Fail 13 Oct 2010 167,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/Side mirror damaged but coverd over with tape

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mil light on on dash

engine slow to rev up

radiator looseon mounting

Pass 3 Nov 2009 139,079 miles

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

engine management light on

oil leak on engine

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 3 Nov 2009 139,079 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine management light on

oil leak on engine

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2008 113,754 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 113,754 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 63,905 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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BF51 YDN is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BF51 YDN, 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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BF51 YDN is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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