1998 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Diesel · S437 CHW
1998 Vauxhall Vectra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 156,667 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1998cc
S437 CHW Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2010
- 156,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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S437 CHW Mileage History
- 04/08/2006129,781 mi
- 20/08/2007136,915 mi+7,134 mi
- 20/08/2007136,915 mi
- 19/08/2008143,651 mi+6,736 mi
- 19/08/2008143,651 mi
- 06/08/2009149,992 mi+6,341 mi
- 06/08/2009149,992 mi
- 16/08/2010156,667 mi+6,675 mi
- 16/08/2010156,667 mi
Average of roughly 6,666 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
S437 CHW MOT History
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 1998 Vauxhall Vectra (S437 CHW) between August 2006 and August 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 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 (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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