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S225 SEL

1999 Opel Vectra

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,157 mi
Last recorded69,157 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Opel Vectra90,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 SEL
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,157 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,612 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 64,612 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,176 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,096 miles

o/s/ and n/s rear radius top bushes slight play

Fail 7 Dec 2007 47,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,572 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,032 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 37,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S225 SEL is a 1999 Opel Vectra in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 90,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S225 SEL, 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 27 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S225 SEL registered?

S225 SEL is a 1999 Opel Vectra, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S225 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S225 SEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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