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W349 LKU

2000 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Vectra93,139 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 LKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside wing mirror glass loose

Offside rear metal brake pipe greased

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 112,175 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear suspension lower front bushes worn

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Bothrear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rack has play and oil mist on rubber boot.

Rear Exhaust badly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 112,175 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear suspension lower front bushes worn

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Bothrear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rack has play and oil mist on rubber boot.

Rear Exhaust badly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 115,726 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear wheel buckled

offside of steering rack has play

Pass 13 Jan 2014 108,376 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 108,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 98,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 90,032 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 90,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,250 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 80,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,855 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,345 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 66,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 62,623 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 58,722 miles

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

hand brake shoes require adjusting [levers towards end of travel]

Fail 6 Oct 2005 54,191 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 54,191 miles

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

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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W349 LKU is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W349 LKU, 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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W349 LKU is a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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