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AKZ 7824

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,595 mi
Last recorded142,595 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 7824
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 142,595 miles

Airbag light showing on dash

Aux ribbed belt perished & cracking

Brake hoses perished

Engine idle very erratic

Engine oil on min mark

Kerb damage to alloy wheels

Minor dents & sctatches to various panels

Play in both sides front strut top mounts

Play in os steering rack knuckle

Rear indicators faded

Slight underbody corrosion to various sections of vehicle

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Suspension bushes flexing under load

Fail 11 Apr 2010 142,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Airbag light showing on dash

Aux ribbed belt perished & cracking

Brake hoses perished

Engine idle very erratic

Engine oil on min mark

Kerb damage to alloy wheels

Minor dents & sctatches to various panels

Play in both sides front strut top mounts

Play in os steering rack knuckle

Rear indicators faded

Slight underbody corrosion to various sections of vehicle

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Suspension bushes flexing under load

Fail 10 Sep 2008 128,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

WARNING!!! VEHICLE HAS D.V.L.A. DAMAGE MARKER REGISTERED AGAINST IT ..

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

front brake pads appear low

front pipe flexy section webbing broken but exhaust not blowing

heat shield rattles against front pipe

n/s/r bottom suspension hub bush slight play

o/s steering arm slight play

rear no plate water damaged reccomend replace

Pass 10 Sep 2008 128,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

WARNING!!! VEHICLE HAS D.V.L.A. DAMAGE MARKER REGISTERED AGAINST IT ..

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

front brake pads appear low

front pipe flexy section webbing broken but exhaust not blowing

heat shield rattles against front pipe

n/s/r bottom suspension hub bush slight play

o/s steering arm slight play

rear no plate water damaged reccomend replace

Pass 6 Sep 2007 115,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 108,148 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 108,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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 7824 is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 102,193 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 7824, 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 28 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 7824 registered?

AKZ 7824 is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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