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H10 LKG

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,716 mi
Last recorded159,716 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 LKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 159,716 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 159,715 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 154,463 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 154,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 148,360 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 148,360 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 142,952 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2013 142,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 137,744 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 137,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 129,758 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 129,595 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 121,082 miles

Advise metal brake pipes slight corrosion on pipes front to rear

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 121,082 miles

Advise metal brake pipes slight corrosion on pipes front to rear

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 112,283 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 112,283 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 101,522 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 101,520 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2007 95,183 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 95,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 87,773 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 87,771 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.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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H10 LKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H10 LKG, 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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H10 LKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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