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W478 VWO

2000 Opel Vectra

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,953 mi
Last recorded73,953 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Vectra87,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 VWO
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,953 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 73,008 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 73,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 68,348 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 64,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,568 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,246 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 50,246 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,354 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,842 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,117 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,431 miles

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

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

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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W478 VWO is a 2000 Opel Vectra in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W478 VWO, 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 W478 VWO registered?

W478 VWO is a 2000 Opel Vectra, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W478 VWO safe to buy?

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