1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · R212 ENW
1997 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 155,255 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1799cc
R212 ENW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2007
- 155,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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R212 ENW Mileage History
- 27/07/2006147,374 mi
- 28/07/2006147,488 mi+114 mi
- 16/07/2007155,255 mi+7,767 mi
- 16/07/2007155,255 mi
Average of roughly 8,126 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R212 ENW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Vectra (R212 ENW) between July 2006 and July 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2007 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 (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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