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H17 ALN

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,103 mi
Last recorded110,103 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 ALN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 110,103 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 110,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2007 99,124 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2007 99,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 95,697 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 95,697 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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H17 ALN is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H17 ALN, 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 H17 ALN registered?

H17 ALN is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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