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J55 VXL

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,746 mi
Last recorded98,746 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 VXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 98,746 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 98,293 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,902 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 97,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 97,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,639 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 136,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,431 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 79,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,731 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,934 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 70,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 67,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 62,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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J55 VXL is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J55 VXL, 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 J55 VXL registered?

J55 VXL is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is J55 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 VXL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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