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A13 OLW

1999 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,438 mi
Last recorded137,438 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Vectra98,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 OLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 137,438 miles

slight fluid leak from offside rack gaiter

Pass 5 Sep 2012 130,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 122,499 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 115,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 106,247 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

wetness around power steering pump area

Fail 11 Sep 2009 106,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

slight blow on exhaust rear joint

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

wetness around power steering pump area

Pass 15 Sep 2008 99,366 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 99,361 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight hand brake travel

Pass 25 Aug 2007 93,794 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 93,794 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake pipes corroded to limit

Pass 1 Sep 2006 86,193 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 86,193 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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A13 OLW is a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 98,879 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 A13 OLW, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 OLW is a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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