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B16 RVT

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,403 mi
Last recorded90,403 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 90,403 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,403 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,627 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,256 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 75,256 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 59,540 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 58,956 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 58,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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B16 RVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B16 RVT, 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 B16 RVT registered?

B16 RVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B16 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 RVT 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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