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A7 PGK

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,847 mi
Last recorded87,847 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 PGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,847 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,241 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper trunion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 74,339 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 66,443 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,943 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both rear lower outer trunnion bushes

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 8 Dec 2014 50,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads and discs worn

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,536 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads and discs worn

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,434 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 36,922 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,922 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 27,893 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,073 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2008 16,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,172 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,410 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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A7 PGK is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A7 PGK, 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 A7 PGK registered?

A7 PGK is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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