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BG51 HXK

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,618 mi
Last recorded195,618 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 HXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2020 195,618 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 191,435 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 191,435 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 186,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 18,019 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 180,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 173,600 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 173,600 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 165,695 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 165,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 155,876 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 155,876 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 147,056 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 137,268 miles

slght oil leak under engin

Fail 3 Mar 2012 137,268 miles

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

slght oil leak under engin

Pass 4 Feb 2011 127,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 121,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Feb 2010 121,046 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2009 113,990 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 112,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 104,918 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 84,516 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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BG51 HXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG51 HXK, 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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BG51 HXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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