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903X850

1997 Opel Vectra

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,468 mi
Last recorded194,468 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Opel Vectra100,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration903X850
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 194,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN SHAFT

WEAR IN N/S/R HUB BOTTOM BUSH

Fail 6 Mar 2008 194,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

WEAR IN N/S/R HUB BOTTOM BUSH

Pass 6 Mar 2007
Fail 5 Mar 2007 178,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ADVANCE WEAR IN STEERING RACK †N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 166,720 miles

head lamp converters fitted

rear suspension rear n/s o/s bushes worn hubs

wet conditions

How Reliable is the Opel Vectra?

Based on 5,243 MOT tests across 693 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
6,405
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 371
Brake pipe excessively corroded 311
Registration plate lamp not working 189
position lamp(s) not working 141
Direction indicator incorrect colour 137
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903X850 is a 1997 Opel Vectra in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 100,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Opel Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 903X850, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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903X850 is a 1997 Opel Vectra, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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