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N394 XRS

1996 Opel Vectra

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

265,789 mi
Last recorded265,789 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Opel Vectra131,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 XRS
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 265,789 miles

(Front) Fuel pipes corroded

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel tank corroded

N/S/R door inop with central locking

Noise from timing belt area

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Slight noise at o/s/r wheel bearing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 265,536 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

fuel pipes corrored (front)

fuel tank corrored

n/s/r door inop with central locking

noise from timing belt area

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 247,385 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 247,357 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 225,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear indicators flashing slightly white

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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N394 XRS is a 1996 Opel Vectra in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N394 XRS, 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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N394 XRS is a 1996 Opel Vectra, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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