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K8 GRK

2000 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,717 mi
Last recorded123,717 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Vectra93,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 GRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 123,717 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 123,709 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,517 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,644 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 106,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 106,877 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 139,442 miles

E.M.Light on.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chassis rails corroded.

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

underside corroded in places.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 139,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

EML on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chassis rails heavily corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded and painted unable to inspect fully

rear brake discs corroded

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 2 Jul 2013 132,899 miles

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

nearside front inner track rod has slight play

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front inner track rod has slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2013 132,879 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front inner track rod has slight play

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2011 121,693 miles

none standard suspenion fitted

slight blue smoke from car when on idle

slight play in both front steering rack arms

slight wear in os and ns front antie roll bar drop links

Fail 23 Feb 2011 121,687 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Feb 2010 112,420 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 101,844 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,909 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,766 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2007 80,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 67,807 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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K8 GRK is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K8 GRK, 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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K8 GRK is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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