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W309 SJM

2000 Opel Vectra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,839 mi
Last recorded137,839 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Opel Vectra87,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 SJM
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 137,839 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 137,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

The near side front tyre is worn low around the outer edges of the tread.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 132,117 miles

The front number plate is deteriorated.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 132,117 miles

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

Both rear tyres are wearing low.

The front number plate is deteriorated.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 127,646 miles

Both rear coil springs are showing some corrosion.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 121,020 miles

Both front tyres are wearing around the inner edges.

The near side rear tyre is worn to the legal limit.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 116,288 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 116,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 110,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 110,218 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 104,503 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 104,503 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 98,341 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 98,341 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn low on the edges of the tread.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 95,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front tyre is worn low on the outer edge of the tread.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 92,562 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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W309 SJM is a 2000 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W309 SJM, 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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What year was W309 SJM registered?

W309 SJM is a 2000 Opel Vectra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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