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A12 LTJ

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2007

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 69,347 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,331 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 57,356 miles

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

off side front anti roll bar drop link boot split

off side rear tyre perishing(strong advise)

slight play in rear hub bushes

strong advise near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2005 57,356 miles

off side front anti roll bar drop link boot split

off side rear tyre perishing(strong advise)

slight play in rear hub bushes

strong advise near side rear tyre perishing

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 LTJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LTJ, 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 A12 LTJ registered?

A12 LTJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is A12 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 LTJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 LTJ have outstanding finance?

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