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J878 FPS

1992 Opel Vectra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,194 mi
Last recorded159,194 miles
Recorded on2 May 2006
Typical for 1992 Opel Vectra182,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ878 FPS
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2006 159,194 miles

Advisories from 24 April still apply.

Fail 24 Apr 2006 158,906 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Different sizes of tyres between front and rear axles.

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts on inside sidewall.

Rear bush in offside front suspension arm is starting to separate.

Remaining steel brake pipes have light corrosion, offside front is worst.

Unable to fully test sills due to trims.

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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J878 FPS is a 1992 Opel Vectra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 182,603 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 J878 FPS, 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 34 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J878 FPS registered?

J878 FPS is a 1992 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J878 FPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J878 FPS 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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