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A12 KMD

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,207 mi
Last recorded97,207 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 87,827 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r park brake lever return spring defective

Pass 21 Jul 2009 79,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 79,510 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 1 Jul 2008 70,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 70,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,521 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 64,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 59,139 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 59,136 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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A12 KMD is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A12 KMD, 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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A12 KMD is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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