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R91 BLK

1997 Opel Vectra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,976 mi
Last recorded163,976 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Opel Vectra100,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 BLK
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2013 163,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 155,629 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 148,912 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 141,365 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 133,481 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R91 BLK is a 1997 Opel Vectra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R91 BLK, 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 R91 BLK registered?

R91 BLK is a 1997 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R91 BLK safe to buy?

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