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ALZ 3477

1996 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,611 mi
Last recorded154,611 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Vectra109,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 3477
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 154,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2008 137,301 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 137,290 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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ALZ 3477 is a 1996 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 ALZ 3477, 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 ALZ 3477 registered?

ALZ 3477 is a 1996 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is ALZ 3477 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 3477 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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