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K26 CMD

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,245 mi
Last recorded50,245 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 CMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 50,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 47,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake grabbing.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 45,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 42,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 39,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,501 miles

Coolant leak ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,194 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,413 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 30,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 27,405 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,380 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 27,378 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,079 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,835 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,691 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,489 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,235 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,880 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,555 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,180 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,683 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,141 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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K26 CMD is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 K26 CMD, 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 K26 CMD registered?

K26 CMD is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is K26 CMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K26 CMD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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