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1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.6L Petrol · P655 GRB

P655 GRB

1997 Vauxhall Vectra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/03/1997. Recorded mileage 80,940 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL VECTRA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07/11/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
80,940 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/11/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1598cc

P655 GRB Key Findings

  • 27 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2023
  • 80,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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P655 GRB Mileage History

  1. 28/04/200644,452 mi
  2. 27/04/200750,144 mi+5,692 mi
  3. 24/04/200853,495 mi+3,351 mi
  4. 24/04/200853,497 mi+2 mi
  5. 17/04/200959,059 mi+5,562 mi
  6. 12/04/201059,803 mi+744 mi
  7. 13/04/201059,804 mi+1 mi
  8. 28/04/201160,490 mi+686 mi
  9. 04/05/201160,491 mi+1 mi
  10. 14/08/201261,713 mi+1,222 mi
  11. 17/07/201362,826 mi+1,113 mi
  12. 17/07/2013115,352 mi+52,526 mi
  13. 09/07/201463,857 mi-51,495 mi
  14. 07/07/201564,687 mi+830 mi
  15. 07/07/201564,688 mi+1 mi
  16. 23/06/201665,759 mi+1,071 mi
  17. 30/06/201665,772 mi+13 mi
  18. 27/06/201766,566 mi+794 mi
  19. 29/06/201766,573 mi+7 mi
  20. 03/07/201867,628 mi+1,055 mi
  21. 06/07/201867,630 mi+2 mi
  22. 03/07/201970,451 mi+2,821 mi
  23. 20/10/202075,114 mi+4,663 mi
  24. 25/10/202177,809 mi+2,695 mi
  25. 28/10/202279,867 mi+2,058 mi
  26. 07/11/202279,894 mi+27 mi
  27. 08/11/202380,940 mi+1,046 mi

Average of roughly 2,081 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P655 GRB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 07:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Vectra (P655 GRB) between April 2006 and November 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 08 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 41 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLDE ”.

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