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J316 ERS

2000 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

189,515 mi
Last recorded189,515 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Vectra93,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ316 ERS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 189,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 189,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 188,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 188,364 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 188,138 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 188,097 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 186,769 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 179,111 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated return spring missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 172,118 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 165,565 miles

general light corrosion to n/s underside and rear h/brake cables o/s

Pass 7 Jul 2016 156,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 148,344 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 139,442 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 133,042 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 128,712 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 125,626 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 125,607 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2010 122,057 miles

slight free play o/s/r suspension bush

Pass 19 Jun 2009 118,293 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 118,293 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 104,810 miles

very slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Jun 2007 90,335 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 90,255 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 74,873 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 74,873 miles

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

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

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

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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J316 ERS is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 J316 ERS, 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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J316 ERS is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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