1997 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Diesel · R889 LUY
1997 Vauxhall Vectra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 174,740 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/07/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,740 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
R889 LUY Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2013
- 174,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering 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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R889 LUY Mileage History
- 18/07/2006112,400 mi
- 18/07/2007120,386 mi+7,986 mi
- 16/07/2008126,363 mi+5,977 mi
- 16/07/2008126,363 mi
- 13/07/2009136,204 mi+9,841 mi
- 07/07/2010144,708 mi+8,504 mi
- 07/07/2010144,708 mi
- 20/06/2011150,804 mi+6,096 mi
- 05/07/2012164,173 mi+13,369 mi
- 08/07/2013174,546 mi+10,373 mi
- 17/07/2013174,740 mi+194 mi
Average of roughly 8,908 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R889 LUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Vectra (R889 LUY) between July 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.