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A15 GBN

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,088 mi
Last recorded79,088 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 GBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 79,088 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 78,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 77,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 77,261 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,072 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,727 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,977 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,433 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,734 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 73,419 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,196 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,037 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 72,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 69,893 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 69,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 68,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 63,884 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,216 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 50,377 miles

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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A15 GBN is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A15 GBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 GBN registered?

A15 GBN is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is A15 GBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 GBN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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