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W638 UDK

2000 Opel Vectra

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,467 mi
Last recorded155,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Opel Vectra87,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 UDK
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 155,467 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light has a possible intermittant fault but was not on at the time of retest

all brake discs worn

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to the majority of the underside of the vehicle

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 5 Jun 2013 155,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs worn

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to the majority of the underside of the vehicle

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2012 149,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 142,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Apr 2010 135,980 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 135,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 129,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 129,268 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 122,816 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 122,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 114,274 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 114,274 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 92,776 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Vectra?

Based on 5,243 MOT tests across 693 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
6,405
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 371
Brake pipe excessively corroded 311
Registration plate lamp not working 189
position lamp(s) not working 141
Direction indicator incorrect colour 137
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W638 UDK is a 2000 Opel Vectra in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 87,446 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 Opel Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W638 UDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W638 UDK registered?

W638 UDK is a 2000 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W638 UDK safe to buy?

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