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AD51 JLX

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

264,728 mi
Last recorded264,728 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 JLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 264,728 miles

FRONT OF EXHAUST SLIGHTLY NOISY.

OIL LEAKS. REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED. SLIGHT M/MENT REAR WHEELS

PARK CABLES CORRODED. O/S REAR INNER AND OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED. OUTER SILLS COVERED.

Fail 16 Apr 2011 264,723 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT OF EXHAUST SLIGHTLY NOISY.

OIL LEAKS. REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED. SLIGHT M/MENT REAR WHEELS

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

PARK CABLES CORRODED. O/S REAR INNER AND OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED. OUTER SILLS COVERED.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 264,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills covered

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 May 2010 264,465 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine mis firing

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 234,800 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 234,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres starting to perish

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2008 209,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 174,211 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 137,319 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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AD51 JLX is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 82,437 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 Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD51 JLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD51 JLX registered?

AD51 JLX is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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