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T231 JRV

1999 Opel Vectra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,448 mi
Last recorded63,448 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Opel Vectra90,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 JRV
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 63,448 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 62,907 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

eml on reg prior 01/07/2003

Pass 4 Jan 2023 60,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 60,208 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 59,798 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 58,805 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper security poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,972 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,180 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 57,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,090 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,175 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,647 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mount perished

nearside mirror insecure

oil around power steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,631 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,133 miles

power steering rack damp with oil

Fail 30 Jun 2009 44,133 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

power steering rack damp with oil

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,857 miles

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

power steering rack has a slight mist of oil

Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,467 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,428 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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T231 JRV is a 1999 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T231 JRV, 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 T231 JRV registered?

T231 JRV is a 1999 Opel Vectra, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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