1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · P466 KAJ
1997 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 164,001 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1799cc
P466 KAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2010
- 164,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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P466 KAJ Mileage History
- 25/05/2007142,144 mi
- 05/01/2009158,350 mi+16,206 mi
- 05/01/2009158,350 mi
- 08/02/2010163,996 mi+5,646 mi
- 10/02/2010164,001 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P466 KAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Vectra (P466 KAJ) between May 2007 and February 2010.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2010 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: Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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