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941X486

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

279,107 mi
Last recorded279,107 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration941X486
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 279,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seat belts at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2013 268,741 miles

advise child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2013 268,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt at time of test

advise emmissions levels may change when exhaust problem is rectified

Pass 5 Sep 2012 261,496 miles

advise small stone chip in swept area

Fail 5 Sep 2012 261,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise small stone chip in swept area

Pass 22 Aug 2011 255,659 miles

advise stong chip in windscreen monitor

lower front sobframe very oily would require steam clean to pin point leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 255,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise stong chip in windscreen monitor

lower front sobframe very oily would require steam clean to pin point leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 249,199 miles

chip in screen

Fail 2 Sep 2010 249,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

chip in screen

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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941X486 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 106,503 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 Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 941X486, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was 941X486 registered?

941X486 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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