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R814 UWO

1998 Opel Vectra

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,983 mi
Last recorded62,983 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Opel Vectra101,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 UWO
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,983 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

slight play in top and bottom susp bushes on n/s/r

slight travel in h/brake lever

Fail 3 Dec 2008 62,983 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 2mm

slight play in top and bottom susp bushes on n/s/r

slight travel in h/brake lever

Pass 16 Nov 2007 59,366 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to o/s/r door

Fail 15 Nov 2007 59,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to o/s/r door

Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,681 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 53,681 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R814 UWO is a 1998 Opel Vectra in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R814 UWO, 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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R814 UWO is a 1998 Opel Vectra, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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