1996 Vauxhall Vectra 2.5L Petrol · P960 BCY
1996 Vauxhall Vectra (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 98,836 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2498cc
P960 BCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2008
- 98,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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P960 BCY Mileage History
- 18/09/200687,193 mi
- 02/10/200687,210 mi+17 mi
- 24/10/200787,998 mi+788 mi
- 26/10/200787,999 mi+1 mi
- 27/10/200898,836 mi+10,837 mi
Average of roughly 5,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P960 BCY 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 1996 Vauxhall Vectra (P960 BCY) between September 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2008 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: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
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