Vauxhall Vectra Sri 140 (1998)
1998 Vauxhall Vectra Sri 140
CarHunch is tracking 517 1998 Vauxhall Vectra Sri 140 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1998 Vectra SRI 140 is a reliability concern: only 20% pass their MOT first time versus the UK average of 80%, and the petrol variant shows a 0% pass rate across 516 vehicles tested—a stark warning that these cars are failing systematic safety checks. No dangerous defects are recorded in this cohort, which is the only positive note, but the severity of the pass rate failure indicates fundamental issues with roadworthiness.
At an average mileage of 42,492 miles for a 1998 model, these vehicles are relatively low-mileage survivors, yet they're still repeatedly failing MOT standards rather than accumulating specific failures or advisories. If you're considering one of these Vectras, budget heavily for immediate remedial work before or shortly after purchase, and have any prospective car independently inspected by a trusted mechanic who can identify what's causing such universal first-test failures.
We have 517 1998 Vauxhall Vectra Sri 140 vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1998 Vauxhall Vectra Sri 140
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 516 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 85.7% | 1 |
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