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V21 BSU

2000 Opel Vectra

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,490 mi
Last recorded50,490 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Opel Vectra87,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 BSU
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,490 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

exhust centre mounting rubber missing

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered

Fail 11 Jun 2014 50,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

exhust centre mounting rubber missing

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,056 miles

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

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

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered

Fail 5 Jun 2013 46,056 miles

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

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

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

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,733 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,241 miles

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

both front brake discs slight scored

exhaust mount in midsection of the exhaust system slight perished

Pass 29 May 2010 44,778 miles

Rear Number Plate Slightly Faded at Bottom

Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,289 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 43,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 40,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,061 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 38,932 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 33,835 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 33,835 miles

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

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

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

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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V21 BSU is a 2000 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 87,446 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 V21 BSU, 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 26 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V21 BSU is a 2000 Opel Vectra, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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