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B3 WJL

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,180 mi
Last recorded109,180 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 WJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 109,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 109,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 103,869 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear brake release spring broken

Fail 13 Nov 2007 103,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear brake release spring broken

Fail 13 Nov 2006 101,030 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 101,030 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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B3 WJL is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B3 WJL, 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 B3 WJL registered?

B3 WJL is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is B3 WJL safe to buy?

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