1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · R414 BAE
1997 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 67,800 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2010.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Oct 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R414 BAE Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2009
- 67,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R414 BAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Vectra (R414 BAE) between August 2005 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2009 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 (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)”.
R414 BAE Mileage History
- 09/08/200549,232 mi
- 07/08/200654,076 mi+4,844 mi
- 07/08/200654,076 mi
- 08/08/200757,731 mi+3,655 mi
- 09/08/200757,732 mi+1 mi
- 07/09/200967,642 mi+9,910 mi
- 17/09/200967,800 mi+158 mi
- 17/09/200967,800 mi
Average of roughly 4,521 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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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