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W327 PLB

2000 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,664 mi
Last recorded146,664 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Vectra93,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW327 PLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2018 146,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 tail box area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake bind (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to box sections, inner sills and over back axle

Pass 28 Jan 2017 144,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 141,580 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to edges and wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 141,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to edges and wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 138,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 134,407 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 134,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 130,585 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 130,585 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 126,951 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 126,877 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 122,971 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 122,864 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

centre exhaust rubber support missing

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 30 Jan 2010 118,210 miles

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

oil damp around steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2009 112,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 112,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 106,092 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Fail 3 Apr 2008 105,912 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Pass 26 Mar 2007 97,813 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED O/S REAR

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK?

Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,143 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT FULL CONTACT AREA WITH PADS & DISC EDGES RUSTY

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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W327 PLB is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W327 PLB, 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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W327 PLB is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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