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L352 UTU

1993 Opel Vectra

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,647 mi
Last recorded121,647 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Opel Vectra119,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL352 UTU
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 121,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe corroded

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front bulkhead corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 110,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 110,012 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,282 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 103,282 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,624 miles

Both rear anti roll bar link bushs is splitting

Nearside anti roll bar link bush is splitting

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,025 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

vehicle is corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 102,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

vehicle is corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 101,049 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 101,049 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,496 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,892 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 99,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 98,362 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 98,362 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,340 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 97,340 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,145 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 96,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,915 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 92,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,066 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,513 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,868 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 82,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 79,991 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have radial cracks around areas of tread but are not yet deep enough to reach cords/ply

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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L352 UTU is a 1993 Opel Vectra in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 119,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L352 UTU, 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 33 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L352 UTU is a 1993 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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