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1985 KV

1996 Vauxhall Vectra

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,385 mi
Last recorded148,385 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Vectra109,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1985 KV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2017 148,385 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative hazards remain illuminated (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner rear wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area in two places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner rear wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working stays illuminated & won't extinguish (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. speedo illumination system pulses/flashes (6.7.3)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicators remain illuminated and do not flash (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front of centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm to lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Pass 7 Dec 2016 137,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush to hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 137,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush to hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 128,882 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis on outer edge (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' swept (8.3.1d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of offside outer sill and both inner sills at rear ends (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 128,882 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis on outer edge (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' swept (8.3.1d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of offside outer sill and both inner sills at rear ends (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 120,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower wing outer skin corroded

offside rear lower outer sill end corroded

slight bind o/s/front wheel

Fail 4 Dec 2014 120,702 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower wing outer skin corroded

offside rear lower outer sill end corroded

slight bind o/s/front wheel

Pass 4 Dec 2013 115,300 miles

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

o/s headlamp glass chiped

Fail 26 Nov 2013 115,298 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s headlamp glass chiped

Pass 3 Jun 2011 111,686 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 108,032 miles

1x offside rear side light inop

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2009 104,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 101,523 miles

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

both front tyre's on limit/worn on edge's

Pass 13 Jan 2007 97,311 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 7 Jan 2006 92,712 miles

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

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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1985 KV is a 1996 Vauxhall Vectra in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 109,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1985 KV, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1985 KV is a 1996 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 11 December 1996.

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