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W899 VBO

2000 Opel Vectra

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,926 mi
Last recorded136,926 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Vectra87,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 VBO
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 136,926 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 136,926 miles

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

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

N/S front tyre perished

O/S front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 136,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both top shock absorber mounts have play when vehicle jacked

corrosion to all areas

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jun 2014 128,434 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth at edge

parking brake release springs missing and broken

Fail 19 Jun 2014 128,319 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth at edge

parking brake release springs missing and broken

Pass 20 Jun 2013 121,891 miles

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubber anti-slip provision slightly worn

Fail 6 Jun 2013 121,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubber anti-slip provision slightly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 110,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear outer sidelights not working & o/s/r handbrake cable return spring broken & handbrake travel high

Pass 25 May 2011 97,197 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 83,542 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 24 May 2010 83,542 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 28 May 2009 68,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 59,222 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs close to limits .

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 59,222 miles

Front brake discs close to limits .

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2007 54,721 miles

front tyres close to limits

Fail 31 May 2007 54,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres close to limits

Pass 25 May 2006 49,274 miles

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

Front brake discs close to limits o/s/f inner

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W899 VBO is a 2000 Opel Vectra in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W899 VBO, 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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W899 VBO is a 2000 Opel Vectra, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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