1997 Vauxhall Vectra 2.5L Petrol · R877 APP
1997 Vauxhall Vectra (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 143,155 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R877 APP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 143,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R877 APP 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 (R877 APP) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust tail pipe leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at rear join (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
R877 APP Mileage History
- 09/06/2022139,516 mi
- 09/06/2022139,516 mi
- 08/03/2024141,621 mi+2,105 mi
- 16/09/2025143,095 mi+1,474 mi
- 29/09/2025143,155 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 1,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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