1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.6L Petrol · P835 LKM
1997 Vauxhall Vectra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 100,905 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2007.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P835 LKM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2006
- 100,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
P835 LKM Mileage History
- 20/02/2006100,905 mi
- 21/02/2006100,905 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P835 LKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Vectra (P835 LKM) between February 2006 and February 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P835 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P835LKM.
FORD
TRANSIT
SUBARU
IMPREZA
MG
MGF
NISSAN
PRIMERA
HONDA
CIVIC
PEUGEOT
306
MINI
COOPER
TOYOTA
CAMRY
MAZDA
MPV
BMW
540
HONDA
C90
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
VAUXHALL VECTRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1997 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.