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W298 RTO

2000 Opel Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,394 mi
Last recorded87,394 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Opel Vectra87,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 RTO
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,394 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills have corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,538 miles

Front discs have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,177 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 78,177 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,175 miles

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

all brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 71,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,504 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 51,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,329 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,158 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 334,818 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 34,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,038 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 33,835 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 33,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 30,963 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 30,960 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 28,587 miles

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

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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W298 RTO is a 2000 Opel Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2000 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 87,446 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 W298 RTO, 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 26 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W298 RTO is a 2000 Opel Vectra, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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