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R425 DWL

1997 Opel Vectra

Gold Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,495 mi
Last recorded212,495 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Opel Vectra100,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 DWL
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 212,495 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 203,191 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 203,191 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 194,070 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 193,941 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 193,464 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 184,920 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 175,825 miles

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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R425 DWL is a 1997 Opel Vectra in Gold with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R425 DWL, 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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What year was R425 DWL registered?

R425 DWL is a 1997 Opel Vectra, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R425 DWL safe to buy?

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