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R443 LFE

1997 Opel Vectra

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,734 mi
Last recorded114,734 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Opel Vectra100,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 LFE
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2008 114,734 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 109,427 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 109,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

lower trunion boots split rear

Pass 10 Aug 2006 102,290 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

offside headlamp top mounting cracked

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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R443 LFE is a 1997 Opel Vectra in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R443 LFE, 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 R443 LFE registered?

R443 LFE is a 1997 Opel Vectra, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R443 LFE safe to buy?

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