Vauxhall Swing vs Vauxhall Vectra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Swing
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Vauxhall Vectra
67%
MOT pass rate · 740,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Swing (50%) 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 Swing | Vauxhall Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 33% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.5 | 2.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 102,223 mi | 126,456 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 740,983 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Swing
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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 Swing (50%) and Vauxhall Vectra (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Vauxhall Swing 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.