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R815 UWO

1998 Opel Vectra

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,168 mi
Last recorded56,168 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

RegistrationR815 UWO
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 56,168 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

slight dampness on both steering rack boots

Fail 3 Dec 2008 56,168 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres on 3mm

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

slight dampness on both steering rack boots

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,320 miles

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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R815 UWO is a 1998 Opel Vectra in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel 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 R815 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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What year was R815 UWO registered?

R815 UWO is a 1998 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R815 UWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R815 UWO 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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