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KCZ 9853

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,755 mi
Last recorded86,755 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 9853
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,755 miles

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

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

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

rear sidewalls

Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,229 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 82,229 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,783 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 24 Nov 2008 76,783 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2007 71,208 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

handbrake cable return springs missisng

Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,138 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 65,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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KCZ 9853 is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KCZ 9853, 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 KCZ 9853 registered?

KCZ 9853 is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is KCZ 9853 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCZ 9853 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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