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W347 BHD

2000 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,234 mi
Last recorded171,234 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Vectra93,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 BHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2011 171,234 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front to rear brake pipes coverd in grease.

Both off side and near side rear wheel arch/door step area starting to corrode

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 158,650 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 149,511 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 149,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 141,054 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 141,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 133,661 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 125,842 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 125,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2005 118,433 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 118,433 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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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W347 BHD is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W347 BHD, 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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W347 BHD is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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