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R427 GSC

1997 Opel Vectra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,871 mi
Last recorded87,871 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Opel Vectra100,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 GSC
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,871 miles

both front to rear [rear section]

slight play in os and ns rear rose joints[ 1 each side ]

Fail 2 Sep 2008 87,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front to rear [rear section]

slight play in os and ns rear rose joints[ 1 each side ]

Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 75,884 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 75,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 68,814 miles

exaust leak at intermediate pipe to catalyst.

ns front to rear metal brake piping showing corrosion.

os/r stub bush [lower] has latteral movement.

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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R427 GSC is a 1997 Opel Vectra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R427 GSC, 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 R427 GSC registered?

R427 GSC is a 1997 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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