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S535 OPX

1998 Opel Vectra

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,684 mi
Last recorded125,684 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Opel Vectra101,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 OPX
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2011 125,684 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake cables starting to corrode

brake discs starting to corrode

engine light on

exhaust starting to deteriorate

fuel pipes slightly inscure

nearside front seat belt starting to fray

offside rear tyre getting low

oil leak possible pas leak??

rear brake pads low??

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear heat shield slightly insecure

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

slight wear in nearside front top suspension mounting

slight wear in steering rack

water in offside rear light lens

Pass 28 May 2010 123,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside rear brake binding slightly after parking brake released

parking brake cables starting to corrode

pas pipes damp??

rear brake pads look low??

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate and heat shield insecure

slight wear in nearside front top suspension leg mounting

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2009 120,067 miles

exhaust heat shields slightly insecure

parking brake cables starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

slight wear in nearside front top suspension mounting

slight wear in offside rear top suspension bush

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2008 116,105 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre near to cords

nearside front seat belt slightly damaged

oil leak

rear parking brake cables starting to corrode

slight wear in nearside front top suspension leg mounting

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2008 116,105 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

cut in offside rear tyre near to cords

nearside front seat belt slightly damaged

oil leak

rear parking brake cables starting to corrode

slight wear in nearside front top suspension leg mounting

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2007 112,340 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside rear suspension bushes slightly worn

rear parking brake cables starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jun 2007 112,340 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside and nearside rear suspension bushes slightly worn

rear parking brake cables starting to corrode

Fail 26 May 2006 105,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cut in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

slight play in offside rear upper arm balljoint

Pass 26 May 2006 105,088 miles

cut in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

slight play in offside rear upper arm balljoint

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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S535 OPX is a 1998 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S535 OPX, 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 S535 OPX registered?

S535 OPX is a 1998 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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