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W696 SJM

2000 Opel Vectra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,761 mi
Last recorded74,761 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Vectra87,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 SJM
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 74,761 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 74,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,326 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 69,326 miles

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

Offside handbrake grabs when applyed

Pass 9 Mar 2013 65,011 miles

Oil leak

front disc's slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2012 61,969 miles

all four tyre walls are perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,898 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 58,527 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,527 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 55,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,092 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,130 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 41,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W696 SJM is a 2000 Opel Vectra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W696 SJM, 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 W696 SJM registered?

W696 SJM is a 2000 Opel Vectra, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W696 SJM safe to buy?

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