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R496 AKR

1998 Opel Vectra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,835 mi
Last recorded138,835 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Opel Vectra101,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 AKR
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 138,835 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 138,835 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 May 2008 130,803 miles

ADVISE TIMING BELT TENSION CHECKED, SUSPECT SLIGHT BELT SLAP

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise x2 wiper blades

n/s/f indicator misty

o/s/r door won't open

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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R496 AKR is a 1998 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R496 AKR, 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 R496 AKR registered?

R496 AKR is a 1998 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R496 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 AKR 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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