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AKZ 4031

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,043 mi
Last recorded215,043 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4031
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 215,043 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 215,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 206,597 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 197,865 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 197,865 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 190,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 187,386 miles

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

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

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

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

bottom part of engine has oil leaks

handbrake has slight travel

Fail 2 Jul 2005 187,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

bottom part of engine has oil leaks

front brake discs slighty lipped

rear exhaust box corroded

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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AKZ 4031 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AKZ 4031, 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 AKZ 4031 registered?

AKZ 4031 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is AKZ 4031 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 4031 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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