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T6 VEC

2000 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

148,901 mi
Last recorded148,901 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Vectra93,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 VEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 148,901 miles

Nearside Front chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2024 148,898 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2023 138,371 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 138,371 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 131,850 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 131,850 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 131,332 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 130,763 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 130,763 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 127,868 miles

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

Slight corrosion on front brake ferrels

Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,715 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion both inner sills

slight corrosion both rear chassis legs

Pass 16 Sep 2016 120,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

corrosion to rear chassis and inner sill sections and front chassis areas.

engine leaking oil

Fail 14 Sep 2016 120,820 miles

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

corrosion to rear chassis and inner sill sections and front chassis areas.

engine leaking oil

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,867 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nail in OSR tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2015 113,867 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside 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)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nail in OSR tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2014 106,397 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 106,392 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear and offside front wheels have slight distortion to inner bead rims

covers fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,969 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2012 90,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Not able to check all metal brake pipes (above subframe)

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,566 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,607 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,071 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,458 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,504 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 43,720 miles

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

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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T6 VEC is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T6 VEC, 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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T6 VEC is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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