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BJ51 YYB

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,623 mi
Last recorded144,623 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 144,623 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 131,510 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 126,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 126,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 110,401 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 110,342 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 104,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 95,957 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 YYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

BJ51 YYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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