MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for S421 HJW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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