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A19 PKG

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,914 mi
Last recorded119,914 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 PKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 119,914 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 119,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 117,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 117,313 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 110,633 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 102,389 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 92,271 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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A19 PKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A19 PKG, 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 A19 PKG registered?

A19 PKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is A19 PKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 PKG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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