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R273 BLD

1998 Opel Vectra

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,360 mi
Last recorded150,360 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Opel Vectra101,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 BLD
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 150,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 144,929 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 135,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 123,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 110,474 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 88,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,844 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,342 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,257 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,503 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,338 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,129 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 50,129 miles

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

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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R273 BLD is a 1998 Opel Vectra in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 101,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R273 BLD, 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 28 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R273 BLD registered?

R273 BLD is a 1998 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R273 BLD safe to buy?

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