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S591 TDB

1997 Opel Vectra

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,792 mi
Last recorded86,792 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Opel Vectra100,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 TDB
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 86,792 miles

Advanced corrosion to both outer sills

Nearside rear lower suspension bush in poor condition

Fail 31 May 2013 86,792 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advanced corrosion to both outer sills

Engine management light on

Nearside rear lower suspension bush in poor condition

Offside rear parking brake lever return spring broken

Slight imbalance on rear foot brake performance

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,482 miles

1 of the front to rear brake pipes corroding in mounting clips

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside parking brake lever return spring broken

Fail 26 Apr 2012 85,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 of the front to rear brake pipes corroding in mounting clips

Exhaust appears to be blowing from manifold but unable to confirm due to being enclosed with a heat shield

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside parking brake lever return spring broken

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,639 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 82,639 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,746 miles

Front brake discs worn and becoming thin

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge and with deep cracks in the tread

One of the front number plate fixings broken and held in place with tape

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 78,746 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and becoming thin

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge and with deep cracks in the tread

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

One of the front number plate fixings broken and held in place with tape

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,292 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Nearside front anti roll bar link bar top ball joint dust cover split

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2009 75,261 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Nearside front anti roll bar link bar top ball joint dust cover split

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 66,079 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 60,949 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Apr 2006 60,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake discs worn

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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S591 TDB is a 1997 Opel Vectra in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S591 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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S591 TDB is a 1997 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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