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96-C-15554

1996 Opel Vectra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,774 mi
Last recorded96,774 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Opel Vectra131,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96-C-15554
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2005 96,774 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 96,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

front No. plate cracked

nearside rear tyre @ 1.6mm plus scuffed bald around both edges † †tyre size = 185/70x14 ('T' rated)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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96-C-15554 is a 1996 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.7% with a typical mileage of 131,628 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 96-C-15554, 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 30 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 96-C-15554 registered?

96-C-15554 is a 1996 Opel Vectra, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is 96-C-15554 safe to buy?

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