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W97 ULM

1999 Opel Vectra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,674 mi
Last recorded109,674 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Opel Vectra90,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 ULM
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,674 miles

Emission to clean to record a reading

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,034 miles

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

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

front pads and discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2013 98,034 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

front pads and discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside washer not working

wiper blades poor

Fail 21 Feb 2012 84,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside washer not working

wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,693 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 68,600 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,983 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 53,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 50,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,199 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,476 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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W97 ULM is a 1999 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W97 ULM, 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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W97 ULM is a 1999 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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