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EIL 2339

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

172,056 mi
Last recorded172,056 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 2339
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 172,056 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 164,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 156,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 150,378 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 143,794 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 129,178 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 113,592 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 95,947 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 75,818 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 75,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

handbrake springs missing

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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EIL 2339 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 EIL 2339, 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 EIL 2339 registered?

EIL 2339 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is EIL 2339 safe to buy?

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