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R391 GCL

1998 Opel Vectra

Blue Diesel 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,917 mi
Last recorded217,917 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Opel Vectra101,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 GCL
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,980cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 217,917 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 217,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 204,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 204,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R391 GCL is a 1998 Opel Vectra in Blue with a 1,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 101,886 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 R391 GCL, 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 28 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R391 GCL registered?

R391 GCL is a 1998 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R391 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 GCL shows 4 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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