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J444 MLW

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,850 mi
Last recorded124,850 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 MLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2011 124,850 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 113,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 101,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag lamp on

Pass 15 Jul 2008 90,253 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 78,872 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,203 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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J444 MLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J444 MLW, 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 J444 MLW registered?

J444 MLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is J444 MLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 MLW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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