Vauxhall Vectra MOT Results

Registered in 1999
55.0% pass rate
from 545 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vectra is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 6.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
    • 5.7% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.73% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.55% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.55% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.37% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Axles
      • 0.18% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.92% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.92% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.92% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.55% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.55% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.18% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.18% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 7.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.92% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.92% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.92% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.92% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Linkage
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.92% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.92% fail on Lever
    • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.18% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints
        • 0.18% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.73% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Tank
      • 0.18% fail on Hose
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.37% fail on Other body component
    • 0.37% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Catch
    • 0.37% fail on Floor
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Catalytic converter (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.55% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.37% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
    • 0.73% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 0.92% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.92% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.73% fail on Power steering
      • 0.55% fail on Other components
      • 0.18% fail on Rams
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.18% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment

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