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RL03 VCZ

2003 Opel Vectra

Grey Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,016 mi
Last recorded81,016 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Opel Vectra78,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VCZ
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 81,016 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 81,015 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 70,479 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,728 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 62,716 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,917 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,369 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 48,368 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,297 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 41,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,399 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,501 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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RL03 VCZ is a 2003 Opel Vectra in Grey with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,431 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 RL03 VCZ, 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 23 years old, this Opel Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RL03 VCZ registered?

RL03 VCZ is a 2003 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RL03 VCZ safe to buy?

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