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BK51 BZV

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

186,962 mi
Last recorded186,962 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 BZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 186,962 miles

slight play in steering rack

alloy wheels wheels fitted to rear of vehicle and steel wheels to front

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear rose joint bushes have slight play

engine managemnet light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel tank slightly damaged

nearside rear handbrake return spring missing

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside handbrake cable insecure

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in both rack joints

Fail 4 Sep 2009 186,957 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alloy wheels wheels fitted to rear of vehicle and steel wheels to front

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear rose joint bushes have slight play

engine managemnet light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel tank slightly damaged

nearside rear handbrake return spring missing

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside handbrake cable insecure

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in both rack joints

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2009 186,949 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear handbrake return springs missing

slight play in both rack joints

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2008 175,337 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 175,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 167,323 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 167,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 132,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BK51 BZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 BK51 BZV, 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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BK51 BZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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