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A17 CMS

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,038 mi
Last recorded102,038 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 CMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 102,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,703 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,357 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 92,357 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 90,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 83,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 79,373 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,770 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight movement in both steering rack knuckle ends.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 67,791 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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A17 CMS is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 102,193 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 A17 CMS, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 CMS registered?

A17 CMS is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is A17 CMS safe to buy?

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