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Y311 CSC

2001 Opel Vectra

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,860 mi
Last recorded76,860 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Opel Vectra104,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 CSC
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 76,860 miles

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

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

fuel tank is corroded & shows sign of being leaking , no leaks during test , car low on fuel so may leak when full

n/s/r inner tail lamp inop

Fail 19 Aug 2010 76,848 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

fuel tank is corroded & shows sign of being leaking , no leaks during test , car low on fuel so may leak when full

n/s/r inner tail lamp inop

Pass 1 Jun 2009 115,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake flexi hoses corroded at metal ferrules but not exessive

engine management light on in dash

exhaust system corroded

offside rear lower suspension arm bush creaking

Fail 29 May 2009 115,353 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake flexi hoses corroded at metal ferrules but not exessive

engine management light on in dash

exhaust system corroded

offside rear lower suspension arm bush creaking

Pass 29 Nov 2007 114,957 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 114,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 108,446 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2005 94,078 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 94,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y311 CSC is a 2001 Opel Vectra in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y311 CSC, 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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Y311 CSC is a 2001 Opel Vectra, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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