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P142 RUV

1971 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,581 mi
Last recorded111,581 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Vectra101,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 RUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 111,581 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 111,576 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 Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,930 miles

FRont brakes vare slight out of ballance,

Noted DVLA damage marker.

Offside front indicator is damaged.

Oil loss at engine area.

Rear exhaust joint has small leak.

Slight bind at nearside rear wheel.

Small leak at center of exhaust.

Fail 3 Nov 2009 99,930 miles

FRont brakes vare slight out of ballance,

Noted DVLA damage marker.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front indicator is damaged.

Oil loss at engine area.

Rear exhaust joint has small leak.

Slight bind at nearside rear wheel.

Small leak at center of exhaust.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 93,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 93,964 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 89,824 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 89,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 84,948 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 83,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,808 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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P142 RUV is a 1971 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 101,483 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 Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P142 RUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 55 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P142 RUV registered?

P142 RUV is a 1971 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P142 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P142 RUV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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