Vauxhall D type vs Vauxhall Vectra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall D type
100%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Vauxhall Vectra
67%
MOT pass rate · 740,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall D type (100%) and Vauxhall Vectra (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall D type | Vauxhall Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 5,490 mi | 126,456 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 740,983 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall D type
- slight cracking of all tyre sidewalls and slight damage to tread of nearside rear tyre
- slight cracking of tyre sidewalls on all tyres;slight damage to tread of nearside rear tyre
Vauxhall Vectra
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall D type (100%) and Vauxhall Vectra (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Vauxhall D type report Full Vauxhall Vectra report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.