1997 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Diesel · R139 HOJ
1997 Vauxhall Vectra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 80,191 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R139 HOJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2007
- 80,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R139 HOJ Mileage History
- 14/09/2006111,557 mi
- 19/09/2006112,249 mi+692 mi
- 04/09/200780,186 mi-32,063 mi
- 05/09/200780,191 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -32,181 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R139 HOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Vectra (R139 HOJ) between September 2006 and September 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2007 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.
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