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C5 UPA

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 UPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010
Fail 17 Feb 2010

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,250 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 74,250 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,912 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 70,912 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 68,338 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,266 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 64,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C5 UPA is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C5 UPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 UPA registered?

C5 UPA is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is C5 UPA safe to buy?

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