1997 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Petrol · R536 ESC
1997 Vauxhall Vectra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 90,863 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
R536 ESC Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2010
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted 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
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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R536 ESC Mileage History
- 23/02/200673,204 mi
- 31/01/200776,572 mi+3,368 mi
- 27/03/200884,634 mi+8,062 mi
- 28/03/200884,639 mi+5 mi
- 03/03/200990,858 mi+6,219 mi
- 06/03/200990,863 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,826 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R536 ESC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Vectra (R536 ESC) between February 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2010 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), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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