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J17 SVR

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

90,573 mi
Last recorded90,573 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 SVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2006 90,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 90,573 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 90,558 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 90,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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J17 SVR is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 102,193 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 J17 SVR, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J17 SVR registered?

J17 SVR is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is J17 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 SVR shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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