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JBZ 5653

1997 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,041 mi
Last recorded129,041 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Vectra106,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 5653
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 129,041 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 129,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 119,142 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR UPPER AND NEARSIDE REAR LOWER AND UPPER HUB BUSHES

Fail 22 Oct 2009 119,138 miles

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR UPPER AND NEARSIDE REAR LOWER AND UPPER HUB BUSHES

Pass 10 Oct 2008 107,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 98,292 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 98,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 94,058 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 89,716 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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JBZ 5653 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JBZ 5653, 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 JBZ 5653 registered?

JBZ 5653 is a 1997 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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