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A8 UNJ

1999 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,162 mi
Last recorded112,162 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Vectra98,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 112,162 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)

waer to front brake pads -- wear to rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 4 Mar 2010 112,162 miles

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

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

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)

waer to front brake pads -- wear to rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2009 102,357 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 102,347 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 93,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,455 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 83,225 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust rubbers insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2006 72,063 miles

oil/fluid leak from engine bay area but unclear what fluid it is

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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A8 UNJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A8 UNJ, 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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What year was A8 UNJ registered?

A8 UNJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is A8 UNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 UNJ 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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