1996 Vauxhall Vectra 1.6L Petrol · P342 KBP
1996 Vauxhall Vectra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 148,691 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1598cc
P342 KBP Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2008
- 148,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 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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P342 KBP Mileage History
- 15/05/2006131,269 mi
- 12/06/2007142,356 mi+11,087 mi
- 12/06/2007162,577 mi+20,221 mi
- 12/06/2007142,356 mi-20,221 mi
- 30/05/2008148,634 mi+6,278 mi
- 03/06/2008148,691 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 8,486 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P342 KBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Vectra (P342 KBP) between May 2006 and June 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2008 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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