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B16 VEC

1999 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,009 mi
Last recorded64,009 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Vectra98,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 VEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 64,009 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 63,755 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 63,362 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 61,481 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 61,481 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 59,526 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 55,875 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 55,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2008 53,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,949 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 49,838 miles

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 VEC is a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 98,879 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 B16 VEC, 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 27 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 VEC registered?

B16 VEC is a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is B16 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 VEC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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