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1997 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Petrol · R894 CKX

R894 CKX

1997 Vauxhall Vectra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 128,295 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL VECTRA
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/03/2011
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
128,295 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/03/2011
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1998cc

R894 CKX Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2010
  • 128,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R894 CKX Mileage History

  1. 16/12/200599,294 mi
  2. 23/12/200589,357 mi-9,937 mi
  3. 04/01/2007115,439 mi+26,082 mi
  4. 05/01/2007115,440 mi+1 mi
  5. 12/12/2007120,177 mi+4,737 mi
  6. 23/02/2009124,882 mi+4,705 mi
  7. 02/03/2009124,885 mi+3 mi
  8. 16/03/2010128,281 mi+3,396 mi
  9. 23/03/2010128,295 mi+14 mi

Average of roughly 6,799 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R894 CKX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 13:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Vectra (R894 CKX) between December 2005 and March 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 23 March 2010 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 (12 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.

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