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J2 DPF

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,605 mi
Last recorded102,605 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 DPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,605 miles

both wipers split

corrosion to exhaust

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2012 102,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both wipers split

corrosion to exhaust

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 92,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers intermitantly park in wrong position

Fail 25 Jul 2011 92,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers intermitantly park in wrong position

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,504 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 82,499 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres cracking

slight oil leaks from engine

Fail 12 Mar 2009 68,455 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)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres cracking

slight oil leaks from engine

Fail 5 Mar 2008 58,560 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,560 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,752 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 52,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J2 DPF is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J2 DPF, 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 J2 DPF registered?

J2 DPF is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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