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S351 TDB

1997 Opel Vectra

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,740 mi
Last recorded73,740 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Opel Vectra100,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 TDB
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 73,740 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 73,740 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 66,962 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 66,962 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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S351 TDB is a 1997 Opel Vectra in Red 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 S351 TDB, 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 S351 TDB registered?

S351 TDB is a 1997 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S351 TDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S351 TDB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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