1996 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Petrol · P506 PNP
1996 Vauxhall Vectra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 133,778 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/09/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1998cc
P506 PNP Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2010
- 133,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P506 PNP Mileage History
- 02/06/2006103,435 mi
- 29/05/2007180,333 mi+76,898 mi
- 01/06/2007180,338 mi+5 mi
- 28/05/2008120,742 mi-59,596 mi
- 30/05/2008120,744 mi+2 mi
- 22/07/2009204,054 mi+83,310 mi
- 01/08/2009204,318 mi+264 mi
- 07/08/2010133,375 mi-70,943 mi
- 29/09/2010133,778 mi+403 mi
Average of roughly 7,014 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P506 PNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Vectra (P506 PNP) between June 2006 and September 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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