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G15 VEC

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,474 mi
Last recorded121,474 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 VEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 121,474 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 113,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 112,974 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 112,782 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.94% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.58% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge - marked in yellow on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

alternator cooling duct is not attached & fouling steering rack gaiter at the offside front

chip to windscreen

corrosion to offside rear inner sill area's

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 9 Jun 2019 79,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2019 79,331 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2016 75,582 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 75,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,099 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 64,196 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 60,714 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,776 miles

Both front brake discs rusted and pitted.

Offside front brake fluctuating slightly.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 56,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake discs rusted.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating.

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 53,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

some play in steering

Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,022 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside and offside of steering rack has slight play

nearside front tyre has a large tear in outer sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,157 miles

Oil leak

offside of steering rack has slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2008 49,157 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside of steering rack has slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,620 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 46,620 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 46,598 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Lower Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r lower suspension bush slight play

rear exhaust manifold slight blow

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack

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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G15 VEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G15 VEC, 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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G15 VEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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