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J88 JMS

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,104 mi
Last recorded88,104 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 JMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,104 miles

brake pipes corroded

n/s/r handbrake cable in poor condition

play in both front suspension drop links

Fail 9 Aug 2012 88,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

n/s/r handbrake cable in poor condition

play in both front suspension drop links

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,469 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,528 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 762,143 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 76,141 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,181 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 72,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,731 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 59,963 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 59,963 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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J88 JMS is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J88 JMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J88 JMS?

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What year was J88 JMS registered?

J88 JMS is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J88 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 JMS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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