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H20 OST

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,072 mi
Last recorded85,072 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 OST
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 85,072 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 84,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 83,934 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 83,929 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected x2 bolts missing (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected x2 bolts missing (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front power steering pipes insecure and chaffing front subframe

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 17 Jul 2020 83,470 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush at front end of arm starting to wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush at front of arm starting to wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,455 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 83,404 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 80,196 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,843 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,445 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 69,445 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 69,192 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 68,928 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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H20 OST is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H20 OST, 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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H20 OST is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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