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BJ51 XGL

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,337 mi
Last recorded121,337 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 XGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 121,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 107,651 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 107,645 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 107,645 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,081 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 92,076 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 78,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 73,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 72,116 miles

Front brake discs some wear.

Rear brake discs some wear.

Slight play in nearside rear trailing arm bushes.

Steering rack damp on nearside.

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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BJ51 XGL is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ51 XGL, 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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What year was BJ51 XGL registered?

BJ51 XGL is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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