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P55 JHS

2013 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,317 mi
Last recorded97,317 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 JHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 97,317 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2026 53,914 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 92,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 92,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 52,499 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 82,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 49,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,273 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 77,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 45,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,999 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 42,626 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,068 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 40,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 45,650 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 36,804 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 36,758 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 35,147 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 35,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,962 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,039 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 27,152 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,893 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 18,536 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 14,920 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 11,592 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 11,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 9,241 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 9,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 6,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 6,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P55 JHS is a 2013 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P55 JHS, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P55 JHS registered?

P55 JHS is a 2013 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 18 December 2013.

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The MOT history for P55 JHS shows 33 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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