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W346 OGW

2000 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,775 mi
Last recorded178,775 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Vectra93,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 OGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 178,775 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 178,703 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 163,478 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 163,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 155,955 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 155,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 145,123 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 139,837 miles

All brake pipes heavily covered in greese.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 139,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes heavily covered in greese.

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 137,710 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 125,831 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 113,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 109,570 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 109,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 104,456 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 104,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W346 OGW is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W346 OGW, 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 W346 OGW registered?

W346 OGW is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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