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DHZ 4303

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,065 mi
Last recorded117,065 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 4303
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 117,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 111,774 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 111,774 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

metal power steering pipes corroding at under side of car

slight damage to o/s rear tyre outer side wall

slight play in both front strut tops

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

various corrosion starting to appear at under side of car

various slight in various front suspension & steering parts.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 105,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 100,330 miles

excessive travel on handbrake lever

slight play in nsf and osf steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2007 93,003 miles

nsr anti roll bar bushes slight play

slight play in nsf and osf raer wishbone bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2005 86,977 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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DHZ 4303 is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 4303, 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 DHZ 4303 registered?

DHZ 4303 is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DHZ 4303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 4303 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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