1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · R261 OAO
1997 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 152,695 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,695 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
R261 OAO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2007
- 152,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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R261 OAO Mileage History
- 22/05/2006136,331 mi
- 22/05/2006136,332 mi+1 mi
- 06/06/2007152,695 mi+16,363 mi
Average of roughly 15,723 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R261 OAO 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 (R261 OAO) between May 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 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: Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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