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W348 PBJ

2000 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,561 mi
Last recorded96,561 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Vectra93,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW348 PBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2016 96,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,508 miles

EML on dash

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf top mount has slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2014 95,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on dash

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf top mount has slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,858 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 90,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 81,462 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight freeplay in nsf suspension top mount

Fail 21 May 2012 81,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight freeplay in nsf suspension top mount

Fail 27 Apr 2011 73,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs have a build up of rust on inside edges.

n/s/r tyre heavily stepped on tread.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs have a build up of rust on inside edges.

n/s/r tyre heavily stepped on tread.

Pass 6 May 2010 66,654 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade split. still clearing screen.

rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 62,041 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,041 miles

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

rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 8 May 2008 57,107 miles

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

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

front brake disc`s are showing rust on inner edges and also have a slight lip

front suspension top mounts have slight movement

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

rear brake pipes starting to show rust

rear number plate showing dirt between layers

windscreen has light scratches across surface

Pass 10 May 2007 51,267 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 46,456 miles

brake disc slightly 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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W348 PBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W348 PBJ, 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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W348 PBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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