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N849 PAE

1996 Opel Vectra

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

251,061 mi
Last recorded251,061 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Opel Vectra131,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN849 PAE
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 251,061 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 251,061 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 227,919 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 227,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 207,309 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 207,301 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 191,543 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 191,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 174,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 174,072 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 155,425 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 155,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N849 PAE is a 1996 Opel Vectra in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N849 PAE, 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 N849 PAE registered?

N849 PAE is a 1996 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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