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W343 RLK

2000 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,788 mi
Last recorded128,788 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Vectra93,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 RLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 128,788 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 126,886 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 126,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 121,446 miles

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

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

handbrake is high

o/s/f tyre is bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is bald on inner edge and just on 2mm

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

slight play in both front steering knuckles

Fail 15 Dec 2010 121,445 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake is high

o/s/f tyre is bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is bald on inner edge and just on 2mm

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

slight play in both front steering knuckles

Pass 3 Dec 2009 113,441 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 105,693 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 105,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 99,633 miles

slight engine oil leak front discs corroding inside edges

Fail 15 Dec 2007 99,633 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak front discs corroding inside edges

Pass 25 Jul 2006 84,723 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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W343 RLK is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W343 RLK, 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 W343 RLK registered?

W343 RLK is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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