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R780 UBM

1971 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,429 mi
Last recorded143,429 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Vectra101,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 UBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 143,429 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 143,429 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 136,279 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON

FOOTBRAKE HAS VERY LONG TRAVEL

FREEPLAY STARTING IN STEERING RACK

HANDBRAKE CABLES VERY TIGHT AND MOVEMENT REDUCED

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 136,279 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

FOOTBRAKE HAS VERY LONG TRAVEL

FREEPLAY STARTING IN STEERING RACK

HANDBRAKE CABLES VERY TIGHT AND MOVEMENT REDUCED

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R780 UBM is a 1971 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R780 UBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R780 UBM registered?

R780 UBM is a 1971 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R780 UBM safe to buy?

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