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Y542 MRB

2001 Opel Vectra

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,444 mi
Last recorded144,444 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Opel Vectra104,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 MRB
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 144,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 139,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 102,946 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 102,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

n/s/f brake pad sensor wear wire not connected to pad

underbody inspection tray insecure

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Jul 2006 85,089 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

chip in screen + corrosion on brake pipes

nail in tyre

rear void bushes worn

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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Y542 MRB is a 2001 Opel Vectra in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y542 MRB, 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 Y542 MRB registered?

Y542 MRB is a 2001 Opel Vectra, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y542 MRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 MRB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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