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BK51 JVC

2001 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,810 mi
Last recorded203,810 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Vectra86,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 JVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 203,810 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 203,807 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 May 2011 195,674 miles

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

both front sidelights dull

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust join corroded and has slight leak

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front coil spring corroded

oil leak

only just passed fast idle and natural idle tests

Fail 7 May 2011 195,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front sidelights dull

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust join corroded and has slight leak

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front coil spring corroded

oil leak

only just passed fast idle and natural idle tests

Pass 8 May 2010 189,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 155,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wear in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 28 May 2008 113,016 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 90,952 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 86,904 miles

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 JVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,198cc 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 BK51 JVC, 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 JVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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