1997 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Diesel · P276 BWP
1997 Vauxhall Vectra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 158,949 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,949 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
P276 BWP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2009
- 158,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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P276 BWP Mileage History
- 02/10/200698,672 mi
- 03/10/200698,672 mi
- 19/09/2007123,373 mi+24,701 mi
- 19/09/2007123,374 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/2008139,913 mi+16,539 mi
- 11/08/2008139,913 mi
- 20/08/2009158,947 mi+19,034 mi
- 20/08/2009158,949 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 20,905 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P276 BWP 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 (P276 BWP) between October 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 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: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
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