1999 VAUXHALL VECTRA1.8L Petrol

The 2025‑10‑28 MOT at 85,865 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the Vauxhall Vectra is presently roadworthy. The most recent test follows a 2011‑02‑01 pass at 87,067 miles, and earlier failures in 2011 and 2008 were subsequently cleared, indicating a stable maintenance record that has not deteriorated. At 27 years old, the vehicle averages roughly 3,200 miles per year, a figure that is low for its age and suggests periods of limited use or extended intervals between tests. The record shows a 14‑year gap between the 2008‑06‑24 pass at 99,025 miles and the 2011‑02‑01 pass at 87,067 miles, and another 14‑year interval to the 2025 test, with no evidence of rapid mileage accumulation; the mileage has actually decreased by 202 miles since the 2011 test. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension components that have repeatedly shown excessive play – the near‑side rear lower arm bush, front ball joint and upper strut mount – as well as the brake system, checking pad thickness, disc condition and caliper operation, and verify that the ABS warning lamp is inactive and that sensor wiring is sound; the exhaust system should be examined for rust, support bracket integrity and any leaks, while tyre tread must meet the 1.6 mm legal minimum and the off‑side stop lamp and registration plate lamp should function correctly.