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P949 RUV

1971 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,598 mi
Last recorded106,598 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Vectra101,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 RUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 106,598 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 96,979 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 96,973 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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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P949 RUV is a 1971 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P949 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.

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What year was P949 RUV registered?

P949 RUV is a 1971 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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The MOT history for P949 RUV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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