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PBRE326

1996 Opel Vectra

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

188,137 mi
Last recorded188,137 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Opel Vectra131,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBRE326
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 May 2008 188,137 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip on o/s windscreen

rear tyres worn inside egde

slight play in front antiroll links

Pass 30 Jan 2007 168,230 miles

o/s/f tyre boarderline pass

slight play in n/s/f antirollbar link arm

Fail 26 Jan 2007 168,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre borderline pass

slight play in n/s/f antiroll link arm

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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PBRE326 is a 1996 Opel Vectra in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 PBRE326, 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 PBRE326 registered?

PBRE326 is a 1996 Opel Vectra, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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