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C16 BOY

1996 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Lpg 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,440 mi
Last recorded126,440 miles
Recorded on10 May 2006
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Vectra109,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 BOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2006 126,440 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 126,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C16 BOY is a 1996 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,799cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C16 BOY, 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 C16 BOY registered?

C16 BOY is a 1996 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C16 BOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 BOY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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