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J25 VEC

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,273 mi
Last recorded112,273 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 VEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 112,273 miles

n/s/f top strut bearing assembly noisey

Fail 15 Aug 2011 112,269 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

n/s/f top strut bearing assembly noisey

Pass 1 Sep 2010 101,256 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 87,007 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 86,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,238 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,761 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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J25 VEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J25 VEC, 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.

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What year was J25 VEC registered?

J25 VEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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The MOT history for J25 VEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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