1996 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · P385 GOA
1996 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 138,581 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1799cc
P385 GOA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2007
- 138,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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P385 GOA Mileage History
- 05/01/2006129,666 mi
- 09/01/2006129,666 mi
- 05/02/2007138,556 mi+8,890 mi
- 12/02/2007138,581 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 8,076 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P385 GOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Vectra (P385 GOA) between January 2006 and February 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
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