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HCZ 3526

2000 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,170 mi
Last recorded116,170 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Vectra93,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 3526
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 116,170 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 112,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 106,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

plasic over sills fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 94,118 miles

o/s/front vechice has had damaged wing and bumber

Fail 21 Jan 2010 94,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/front vechice has had damaged wing and bumber

Fail 28 Jan 2009 81,082 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pad light on

Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,082 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pad light on

Pass 4 Feb 2008 64,131 miles

brake pipes across bulkhead corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2008 64,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes across bulkhead corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 50,041 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 50,002 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust corroded at rear. †front number plate detioriated.

Fail 9 Feb 2006 37,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,471 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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HCZ 3526 is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 93,139 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 HCZ 3526, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCZ 3526 registered?

HCZ 3526 is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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