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B18 SJP

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,377 mi
Last recorded169,377 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SJP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2007 169,377 miles

slight play in steering † †front brake discs worn to max † †blow on back box joint † †both front tyres low and near to limit † †play in both front ball joints

Pass 7 May 2006 152,301 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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B18 SJP is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B18 SJP, 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 B18 SJP registered?

B18 SJP is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B18 SJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 SJP shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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