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S230 GPN

1998 Opel Vectra

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,694 mi
Last recorded212,694 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Opel Vectra101,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 GPN
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2007 212,694 miles

Fuel staining around fuel tank adjacent to fuel filter, no fuel leaking at time of test.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 212,694 miles

Fuel staining around fuel tank adjacent to fuel filter, no fuel leaking at time of test.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 193,430 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 193,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside rear lamp 'wraparound' has a broken area outside of the lamp area

Pass 25 Oct 2005 177,961 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust heat sheild mountings deteriorated

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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S230 GPN is a 1998 Opel Vectra in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S230 GPN, 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 S230 GPN registered?

S230 GPN is a 1998 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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