1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · R412 ESX
1997 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 148,793 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,793 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
R412 ESX Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2012
- 148,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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R412 ESX Mileage History
- 10/07/2006112,516 mi
- 20/07/2006112,541 mi+25 mi
- 28/07/2007117,514 mi+4,973 mi
- 27/04/2009121,418 mi+3,904 mi
- 23/05/2009121,422 mi+4 mi
- 29/05/2009121,422 mi
- 24/05/2010126,454 mi+5,032 mi
- 26/05/2010126,459 mi+5 mi
- 11/05/2011139,038 mi+12,579 mi
- 17/05/2011139,038 mi
- 02/05/2012148,761 mi+9,723 mi
- 03/05/2012148,793 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 6,238 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R412 ESX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Vectra (R412 ESX) between July 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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