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J14 BRT

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,269 mi
Last recorded111,269 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 BRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 111,269 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre inner edge tread deth 2.1mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2008 110,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre inner edge tread depth 2.1mm

parking brake lever close to limit of travel

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2007 102,520 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 102,520 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 94,512 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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J14 BRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J14 BRT, 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 J14 BRT registered?

J14 BRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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