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SB56 JMX

2006 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

182,831 mi
Last recorded182,831 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vectra85,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 JMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 182,831 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 182,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 177,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2017 177,990 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 177,937 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s/rear (4.1.E.1)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 154,284 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 118,126 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 118,126 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,778 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 69,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,459 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 58,459 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,065 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 41,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,047 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,173 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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SB56 JMX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 85,288 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 SB56 JMX, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB56 JMX registered?

SB56 JMX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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