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AKZ 8379

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,062 mi
Last recorded95,062 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 8379
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 95,062 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r,checked seat belt best as poss without removal

engine is tappetty,no oil showing on dip-stick,had to top up to perform emissions test

slight play in steering rack at o/s,if gets worse will fail next MOT

Fail 14 Jul 2007 95,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted to n/s/r,checked seat belt best as poss without removal

engine is tappetty,no oil showing on dip-stick,had to top up to perform emissions test

slight play in steering rack at o/s,if gets worse will fail next MOT

Pass 15 Jul 2006 83,950 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 83,865 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from sump area

park brake lever quite high

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 8379 is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 8379, 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 8379 registered?

AKZ 8379 is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AKZ 8379 safe to buy?

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