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AKZ 6196

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,819 mi
Last recorded88,819 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 6196
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 88,819 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

Fail 19 Feb 2007 88,798 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 6196 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AKZ 6196, 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 AKZ 6196 registered?

AKZ 6196 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is AKZ 6196 safe to buy?

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