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S518 RWJ

1998 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,727 mi
Last recorded166,727 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Vectra102,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 RWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 166,727 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2012 166,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 158,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 153,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 153,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 148,027 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 148,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake reqs adjusting

Pass 2 Dec 2008 142,773 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 142,773 miles

Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 137,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 130,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 120,646 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 120,646 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S518 RWJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 102,193 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 S518 RWJ, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S518 RWJ registered?

S518 RWJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S518 RWJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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