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DHZ 1362

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,538 mi
Last recorded160,538 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 1362
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 160,538 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight bind offside front brake

Slight damage to offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2012 160,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight bind offside front brake

Slight damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2011 149,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

nearside sill starting to corrode

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 149,574 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

nearside sill starting to corrode

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 138,607 miles

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

Slight bind from offside froint brake

Fail 19 Feb 2010 138,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Slight bind from offside froint brake

Pass 13 Feb 2009 127,399 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 127,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 117,047 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 117,047 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 104,704 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 104,559 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 93,051 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 93,092 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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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DHZ 1362 is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DHZ 1362, 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 DHZ 1362 registered?

DHZ 1362 is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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