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N315 JLY

1996 Opel Vectra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

134,205 mi
Last recorded134,205 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Opel Vectra131,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 JLY
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 134,205 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 134,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 131,448 miles

gear box iol leaking from seals

power steering oil leaking slightly

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mountings deterioted (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2018 131,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mountings deterioted (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

gear box iol leaking from seals

power steering oil leaking slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2017 129,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 129,365 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch rusted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch Rusted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 128,017 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 128,013 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2015 126,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 124,795 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 124,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 123,098 miles

Excessive Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 123,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Excessive Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 119,474 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 115,363 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 115,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 110,279 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 110,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 104,785 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 104,771 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 100,537 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 100,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 96,611 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 91,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 87,373 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 87,343 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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N315 JLY is a 1996 Opel Vectra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 N315 JLY, 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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N315 JLY is a 1996 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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