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BG51 VVW

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,238 mi
Last recorded94,238 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 94,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

drive belt noise

Fail 31 Oct 2020 94,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

drive belt noise

Pass 8 Feb 2020 92,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 92,244 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

dashboard panel lamps not working

Fail 23 Sep 2017

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end box section (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end box section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill has light corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2016

Nearside Front slight mist of oil on steering bellow

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

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

offside and nearside rear inner sills has light corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2016

Nearside Front slight mist of oil on steering bellow

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear inner sills has light corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,037 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,428 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,368 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 65,366 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,215 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 63,210 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,612 miles

heavy corrosion to offside rear sill around trailing arm mounting.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,250 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,891 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 56,883 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit and has a cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,419 miles

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,322 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,108 miles

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

mileage display faulty

slight play in front strut tops with suspension hanging

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 VVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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