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S421 HJW

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,649 mi
Last recorded152,649 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 HJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 152,649 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 146,642 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2009 146,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 138,619 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 138,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007
Pass 14 Dec 2006
Fail 13 Dec 2006

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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S421 HJW is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 102,193 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 Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S421 HJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S421 HJW registered?

S421 HJW is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S421 HJW safe to buy?

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