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A4 HTK

1996 Vauxhall Vectra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,170 mi
Last recorded100,170 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Vectra109,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 HTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,170 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak on gearbox drive shaft seals

rear brake flexi shrods corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight blow on exhaust rear box

slight play in o/s rear lower rose joint

slight play in o/s steering ball end

Fail 26 Nov 2009 100,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front discs corroded

oil leak on gearbox drive shaft seals

rear brake flexi shrods corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight blow on exhaust rear box

slight play in o/s rear lower rose joint

slight play in o/s steering ball end

Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,444 miles

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

brake pipe above rear axle starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

o/s hand brake reading low

rear brake hose shrouds starting to corrode

rear fuel lines insecure

slight blow from exhaust rear silencer

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust

slight movement from both front strut top mountings

slight movement in both rear suspension rose bushes

Fail 20 Mar 2008 99,441 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake pipe above rear axle starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

o/s hand brake reading low

rear brake hose shrouds starting to corrode

rear fuel lines insecure

slight blow from exhaust rear silencer

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust

slight movement from both front strut top mountings

slight movement in both rear suspension rose bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2007 94,342 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 94,271 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 89,028 miles

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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A4 HTK is a 1996 Vauxhall Vectra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A4 HTK, 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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What year was A4 HTK registered?

A4 HTK is a 1996 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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