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W299 TRF

1999 Opel Vectra

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,151 mi
Last recorded116,151 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2006
Typical for 1999 Opel Vectra90,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 TRF
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2006 116,151 miles

N/s & O/s rear, lower suspension arm bushes (hub end) - 'dry/ tight.

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 116,111 miles

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

N/s & O/s rear, lower suspension arm bushes (hub end) - 'dry'/ tight.

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 113,114 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 113,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front brakes binding

handbrake needs attention

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm minimum depth

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear shocks weak

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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W299 TRF is a 1999 Opel Vectra in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W299 TRF, 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 W299 TRF registered?

W299 TRF is a 1999 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W299 TRF safe to buy?

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