1998 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · S940 FTV
1998 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 105,492 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1799cc
S940 FTV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2009
- 105,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects 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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S940 FTV Mileage History
- 17/07/200690,372 mi
- 18/07/200690,372 mi
- 25/07/200798,952 mi+8,580 mi
- 29/08/200798,952 mi
- 29/08/200798,952 mi
- 28/08/2008103,096 mi+4,144 mi
- 05/09/2008103,128 mi+32 mi
- 13/10/2009105,492 mi+2,364 mi
Average of roughly 4,664 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
S940 FTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Vectra (S940 FTV) between July 2006 and October 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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