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B17 DAP

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,334 mi
Last recorded141,334 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 DAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 141,334 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 141,334 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 137,491 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 137,491 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 133,584 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 129,404 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 129,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 127,720 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 127,720 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 122,253 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 115,522 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 105,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 103,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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B17 DAP is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 B17 DAP, 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 B17 DAP registered?

B17 DAP is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is B17 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 DAP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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