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Verdict
Berline familiale des années 1990 au coffre de 500 litres. Les retours publiés sont rares : seule la corrosion des canalisations de frein est documentée (Get Car Wise, base britannique). Sur une voiture de plus de vingt ans, l'état de la caisse et des freins compte plus que la version.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.8 16v 115.
1.8 16v 115
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 115 hp · Crit'Air unclassified
Quatre-cylindres 1 799 cm³ de 115 ch, traction, boîte manuelle (fiche L'argus).
1.8 16v 116 automatique
Petrol · Automatic · 116 hp · 7.1 L/100 km · Crit'Air unclassified
Même cylindrée avec boîte automatique à 4 rapports, produite de 1995 à 1998 (fiche Auto-data) ; 7,1 l/100 km annoncés.
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €1,000 – €3,990 (1995 to 2001) | €2,000 | — | 61 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2002: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Corrosion des canalisations de frein
Severity 3/3 · SeriousGet Car Wise signale la corrosion et la rupture des canalisations de frein comme principale préoccupation de la Vectra B, classée défaut de sécurité. Faites contrôler l'état des tuyaux de frein sous la caisse avant l'achat.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.8 16v 115, 1.8 16v 116 automatique
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Opel Vectra”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Opel Vectra B — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire inspecter les canalisations et flexibles de frein (corrosion).
- Contrôler la caisse : bas de caisse, berceaux, passages de roue.
- Exiger les factures d'entretien : distribution, freins, suspension.
- Vérifier que le contrôle technique est à jour et lire ses remarques sur la corrosion.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les canalisations de frein ont-elles déjà été remplacées ?
- Quand la distribution a-t-elle été changée ?
- Y a-t-il des traces de corrosion signalées au contrôle technique ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
- €3,000 – €3,500
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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I · 1994–2001
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Ford Mondeo
III · 2007–2014
- Price
- €2,300 – €4,945
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Opel Vectra B (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre de l'Opel Vectra B ?
500 litres sur la berline 4 portes, selon la fiche Auto-data (jusqu'à 790 litres banquette rabattue).
Quel défaut surveiller sur une Vectra B ?
Get Car Wise cite la corrosion des canalisations de frein, un défaut de sécurité. Les autres retours publiés sont trop rares pour conclure.
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