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V698 DNN

1999 Opel Vectra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Opel Vectra90,246 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 DNN
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016
Pass 25 Nov 2015 126,763 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both sides sills slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly deteriorated / has a minor leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 120,266 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside floor area showing corrosion,but not in structual area.

side skirts fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 120,266 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside floor area showing corrosion,but not in structual area.

side skirts fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2013 116,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

side skirts fitted

side skirts fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2013 116,346 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

side skirts fitted

side skirts fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2012 108,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under body corroded in all areas

Fail 8 Nov 2012 108,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under body corroded in all areas

Pass 12 Nov 2011 102,729 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 102,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 95,440 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 95,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 90,689 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 90,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm dust cover split

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge - TRACKING MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT

o/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2008 86,535 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,178 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 69,879 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 59,857 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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V698 DNN is a 1999 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 90,246 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 V698 DNN, 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 27 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V698 DNN is a 1999 Opel Vectra, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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