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K6 NYP

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,620 mi
Last recorded162,620 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 NYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 162,620 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 162,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 160,096 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 160,083 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 149,094 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 149,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear hand brake return spring broken

Pass 12 Feb 2007 134,410 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 134,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 125,168 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 125,168 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K6 NYP is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K6 NYP, 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 K6 NYP registered?

K6 NYP is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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