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P208 YGC

1997 Opel Vectra

Silver Petrol 2940cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,612 mi
Last recorded41,612 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Opel Vectra100,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 YGC
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,940cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,612 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 41,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Opel Vectra?

Based on 5,243 MOT tests across 693 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
6,405
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 371
Brake pipe excessively corroded 311
Registration plate lamp not working 189
position lamp(s) not working 141
Direction indicator incorrect colour 137
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P208 YGC is a 1997 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 2,940cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 100,938 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 Opel Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P208 YGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of P208 YGC?

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What year was P208 YGC registered?

P208 YGC is a 1997 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P208 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 YGC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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