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W914 EBW

1998 Opel Vectra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,935 mi
Last recorded109,935 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Opel Vectra101,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW914 EBW
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,935 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 109,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 101,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 95,570 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2012 89,039 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 89,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,488 miles

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

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

front brake discs close to min thickness

Fail 28 Nov 2011 82,488 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs close to min thickness

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,150 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,947 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 69,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,252 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipe perished

Pass 12 Dec 2007 57,769 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 57,769 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 51,391 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 43,858 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 43,858 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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W914 EBW is a 1998 Opel Vectra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W914 EBW, 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 W914 EBW registered?

W914 EBW is a 1998 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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