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FDY 383

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,715 mi
Last recorded177,715 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDY 383
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 177,715 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 176,975 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 175,903 miles

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 May 2019 174,888 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 30 Aug 2017 168,703 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play both steering arms

Fail 30 Aug 2017 168,703 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play both steering arms

Pass 2 Sep 2016 159,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 148,816 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroding (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 148,816 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 136,957 miles

wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 8 Sep 2014 136,957 miles

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

wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2013 126,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2012 117,885 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 117,885 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 108,772 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 108,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 108,424 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 29 Sep 2010 101,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 93,783 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 88,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 83,036 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 77,749 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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FDY 383 is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FDY 383, 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 FDY 383 registered?

FDY 383 is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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