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HEZ 1189

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,156 mi
Last recorded219,156 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEZ 1189
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 219,156 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 214,587 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

off side wiper blade split.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 214,587 miles

off side wiper blade split.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 212,340 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 212,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 204,306 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 204,169 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 194,838 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 194,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side rear tyre tread depth at legal minimum.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 185,057 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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HEZ 1189 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HEZ 1189, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HEZ 1189?

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What year was HEZ 1189 registered?

HEZ 1189 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is HEZ 1189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEZ 1189 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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