MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Opel Vectra?
Based on 5,243 MOT tests across 693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R517 VFR is a 1998 Opel Vectra in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R517 VFR, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R517 VFR?
You can check the full history of R517 VFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R517 VFR registered?
R517 VFR is a 1998 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R517 VFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R517 VFR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R517 VFR have outstanding finance?
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