2001 Opel Vectra 1.6L Petrol · R26 TDS
2001 Opel Vectra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2001. Recorded mileage 258,032 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- OPEL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 258,032 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1598cc
R26 TDS Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 258,032 km recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R26 TDS Odometer History
- 27/09/2017167,476 km
- 27/09/2017167,476 km
- 30/09/2018178,043 km+10,567 km
- 12/09/2019186,296 km+8,253 km
- 19/09/2020202,748 km+16,452 km
- 22/09/2020202,750 mi
- 25/09/2021227,132 mi+24,382 mi
- 25/09/2021227,132 km
- 26/09/2022230,064 km+2,932 km
- 20/09/2023245,977 km+15,913 km
- 24/09/2024251,406 km+5,429 km
- 26/09/2024251,418 km+12 km
- 29/09/2025258,010 km+6,592 km
- 03/10/2025258,032 km+22 km
Average of roughly 11,296 km per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R26 TDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Opel Vectra (R26 TDS) between September 2017 and October 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.081 (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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