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T872 LRN

1998 Opel Vectra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

200,872 mi
Last recorded200,872 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Opel Vectra101,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT872 LRN
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2015 200,872 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 192,485 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 192,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 170,621 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 170,062 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 141,980 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)

near-side front coil spring broken on the base

Pass 30 Sep 2011 114,067 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 114,067 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 108,344 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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T872 LRN is a 1998 Opel Vectra in White with a 1,598cc 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 T872 LRN, 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 T872 LRN registered?

T872 LRN is a 1998 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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