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W346 RFA

2000 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

62,182 mi
Last recorded62,182 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Vectra93,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 RFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2016 62,182 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

bad engine oil leak

brake fluid low

steering rack has play in both sides

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,436 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavy corrosion to all cast brake and suspension parts.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,753 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers door hinges part siezed.

o/s/r tyre perished.

replaced rear wiper blade with best of front blades.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 60,753 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers door hinges part siezed.

o/s/r tyre perished.

replaced rear wiper blade with best of front blades.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,907 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 58,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wiper about to drop through tailgate.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,187 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust shield loose.

rear wiper blade required,front blades worn a little.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,629 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 55,629 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust shield loose at rear.

front pads look low ,discs are pitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,962 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 53,962 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,215 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 52,215 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear wiper blade worn out.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,823 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 49,823 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 47,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

exhaust shield rattles on front pipe.

low oil level ie ,not on stick.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,433 miles

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

exhaust shield rattles on front pipe.

low oil level ie ,not on stick.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,593 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 44,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 RFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W346 RFA, 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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W346 RFA is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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