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T873 TCA

1999 Opel Vectra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

134,057 mi
Last recorded134,057 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2006
Typical for 1999 Opel Vectra90,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT873 TCA
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2006 134,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exssisv corroded outer inner sills x member wheel archs all brake pipes, accident reapire job, grill mising.

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2006 134,057 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exssisv corroded outer inner sills x member wheel archs all brake pipes, accident reapire job, grill mising.

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2006 134,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve fractured (3.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exssisv corroded outer inner sills x member wheel archs , all brake pipes,,accident dam eg reapir job, grill missing.

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

nail in tyre

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Mar 2006 133,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

frnt end accident damaged repaired

oil leak

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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T873 TCA is a 1999 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 T873 TCA, 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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T873 TCA is a 1999 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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