1997 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Diesel · P518 JWF
1997 Vauxhall Vectra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 184,631 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1994cc
P518 JWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2008
- 184,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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P518 JWF Mileage History
- 01/03/2006158,282 mi
- 01/03/2006158,282 mi
- 27/02/2007173,776 mi+15,494 mi
- 31/03/2008184,631 mi+10,855 mi
- 31/03/2008184,631 mi
Average of roughly 12,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P518 JWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Vectra (P518 JWF) between March 2006 and March 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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