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X256 MES

2001 Opel Vectra

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,402 mi
Last recorded130,402 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Opel Vectra104,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 MES
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 130,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 111,693 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)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Feb 2009 111,693 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2008 95,954 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 95,954 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside 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 5 Feb 2007 81,942 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 68,221 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2006 68,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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X256 MES is a 2001 Opel Vectra in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 104,374 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 X256 MES, 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 25 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X256 MES registered?

X256 MES is a 2001 Opel Vectra, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X256 MES safe to buy?

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