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BJ51 YEK

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

308,440 mi
Last recorded308,440 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 308,440 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 308,399 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped main rear feed (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top and bottom rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top and bottom rose buhes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 297,199 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 297,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 291,162 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 290,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 278,924 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 278,886 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 265,062 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 244,695 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 244,695 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 83,214 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 210,304 miles

slight play in osr lower suspension bush

tread low on front tyres

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 YEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ51 YEK, 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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BJ51 YEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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