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YJ51 VJK

2001 Vauxhall Van

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,962 mi
Last recorded159,962 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 VJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2016 159,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function and has very little damping action (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside door mirror back missing

Pass 31 Dec 2015 155,371 miles

outer sills and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2015 155,371 miles

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle os rear low effort (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

outer sills and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2014 143,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 132,267 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 129,751 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 127,364 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 127,364 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 125,383 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 125,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 120,647 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 120,647 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 112,726 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 112,726 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 104,389 miles

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

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)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Van?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
5,054
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
coil spring broken 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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YJ51 VJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Van in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Van fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ51 VJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Van typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ51 VJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Van, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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