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J60 FCB

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,238 mi
Last recorded111,238 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 FCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 111,238 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 111,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,556 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 79,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,043 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,617 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Fail 14 Apr 2008 65,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,824 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 53,102 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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J60 FCB is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J60 FCB, 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 J60 FCB registered?

J60 FCB is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is J60 FCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J60 FCB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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