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BK51 JHE

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,419 mi
Last recorded141,419 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 JHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 141,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

lower engine areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front chassis section shows weakness due to corrosion.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

parking brake lever shows travel.

steering rack inner arms show play.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 137,930 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear lower suspension arm outer bush's show play.

off side rear outer brake pad appears to show wear.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

top rear engine stabilizer shows extensive deterioration/play.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 15 Nov 2014 137,906 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust holed and evidence of leaks.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear lower suspension arm outer bush's show play.

off side rear outer brake pad appears to show wear.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

top rear engine stabilizer shows extensive deterioration/play.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 129,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front service brake shows fluctuation.

service brake pedal shows travel.

various power assisted steering componants show poil/fluid contamination.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 129,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front service brake shows fluctuation.

service brake pedal shows travel.

various power assisted steering componants show poil/fluid contamination.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 118,289 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorated

front screen washers poor performance

front windscreen badly cracked

offside front headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front indicator faded

oil level on min mark

parking brake lever travel

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2012 118,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front registration plate deteriorated

front screen washers poor performance

front windscreen badly cracked

offside front headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front indicator faded

oil level on min mark

parking brake lever travel

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 104,864 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 96,800 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 89,382 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,206 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 84,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 78,422 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 71,931 miles

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

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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BK51 JHE is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK51 JHE, 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 JHE is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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