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CHZ 4816

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,683 mi
Last recorded124,683 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 4816
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 124,683 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 124,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 104,853 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 104,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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CHZ 4816 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CHZ 4816, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CHZ 4816?

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What year was CHZ 4816 registered?

CHZ 4816 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is CHZ 4816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHZ 4816 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CHZ 4816 have outstanding finance?

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