Official DVLA Record

1996 Vauxhall Vectra 1.7L Diesel · P425 DRA

P425 DRA

1996 Vauxhall Vectra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 184,957 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL VECTRA
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/10/2011
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
184,957 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/10/2011
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1996
Engine
1686cc

P425 DRA Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2010
  • 184,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P425 DRA Mileage History

  1. 30/10/2006134,665 mi
  2. 06/10/2007148,300 mi+13,635 mi
  3. 06/10/2007148,300 mi
  4. 11/10/2008161,836 mi+13,536 mi
  5. 15/10/2008161,836 mi
  6. 22/10/2009173,487 mi+11,651 mi
  7. 28/10/2009173,638 mi+151 mi
  8. 21/10/2010184,957 mi+11,319 mi

Average of roughly 12,650 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

P425 DRA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 10:38
MOT Analysis

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 1996 Vauxhall Vectra (P425 DRA) between October 2006 and October 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 21 October 2010 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”.

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