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N158 LNM

1996 Opel Vectra

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,491 mi
Last recorded183,491 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Opel Vectra131,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 LNM
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 183,491 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Snow tyres fitted.

Fail 10 Feb 2007 183,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Snow tyres fitted.

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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N158 LNM is a 1996 Opel Vectra in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.7% with a typical mileage of 131,628 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 N158 LNM, 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 30 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N158 LNM registered?

N158 LNM is a 1996 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N158 LNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N158 LNM 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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