Vauxhall J14 vs Vauxhall Vectra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall J14
89%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Vauxhall Vectra
67%
MOT pass rate · 740,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall J14 (89%) 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 J14 | Vauxhall Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.2 | 2.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 38,388 mi | 126,456 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 740,983 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall J14
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
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 J14 (89%) and Vauxhall Vectra (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Vauxhall J14 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.