1996 Vauxhall Vectra 1.6L Petrol · P852 DDA
1996 Vauxhall Vectra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 79,582 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2010.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P852 DDA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2009
- 79,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P852 DDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Vectra (P852 DDA) between March 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
P852 DDA Mileage History
- 17/03/200697,008 mi
- 23/03/200697,008 mi
- 06/04/2007100,438 mi+3,430 mi
- 17/04/2007100,442 mi+4 mi
- 07/06/2008118,300 mi+17,858 mi
- 14/06/2008118,342 mi+42 mi
- 16/07/200979,562 mi-38,780 mi
- 04/08/200979,562 mi
- 06/08/200979,582 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly -5,141 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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