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B4 PMP

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

115,530 mi
Last recorded115,530 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 PMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2007 115,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

milage not illuminated

o/s,n/s front anti roll bar link rod ,rubber gaiter split

Fail 30 Nov 2007 115,530 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

milage not illuminated

o/s,n/s front anti roll bar link rod ,rubber gaiter split

Pass 25 Nov 2006 104,906 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 104,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 104,851 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B4 PMP is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B4 PMP, 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 B4 PMP registered?

B4 PMP is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is B4 PMP safe to buy?

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