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V142 MWR

2000 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,842 mi
Last recorded156,842 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Vectra93,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 MWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2011 156,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 148,373 miles

Battery insecure

Damage to n/s of vehicle

No washer cap

Fail 5 Mar 2010 148,373 miles

Battery insecure

Damage to n/s of vehicle

No washer cap

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 141,080 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 141,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 132,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 123,142 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 123,142 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 111,427 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 111,427 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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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V142 MWR is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V142 MWR, 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 V142 MWR registered?

V142 MWR is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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