1997 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Petrol · R798 DGS
1997 Vauxhall Vectra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 131,372 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,372 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
R798 DGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2009
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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R798 DGS Mileage History
- 21/03/2006127,381 mi
- 20/03/2007131,372 mi+3,991 mi
- 22/03/2007131,372 mi
Average of roughly 3,986 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R798 DGS 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 1997 Vauxhall Vectra (R798 DGS) between March 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2009 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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