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W261 PVO

2000 Opel Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,364 mi
Last recorded101,364 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Opel Vectra87,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 PVO
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 101,364 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 80,722 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 80,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 69,659 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 65,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 65,379 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 60,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,902 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 54,204 miles

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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W261 PVO is a 2000 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 W261 PVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W261 PVO registered?

W261 PVO is a 2000 Opel Vectra, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W261 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 PVO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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