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Vauxhall Frontera

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

446 EWVMOT history

446 EWV is a green petrol Vauxhall Frontera first used on 3 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,259 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
446 EWV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

446 EWV was last recorded at 103,259 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 4,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,361 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,898 miles
Average per year
3,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,259 miles
  • 2025 – 98,361 miles
  • 2024 – 93,866 miles
  • 2023 – 90,518 miles
  • 2022 – 89,613 miles
  • 2021 – 86,195 miles
  • 2020 – 82,062 miles
  • 2019 – 77,110 miles
  • 2018 – 73,144 miles
  • 2017 – 70,203 miles
  • 2016 – 67,523 miles
  • 2015 – 63,477 miles
  • 2013 – 58,214 miles
  • 2012 – 51,414 miles
  • 2011 – 46,041 miles
  • 2010 – 42,208 miles
  • 2009 – 38,848 miles
  • 2008 – 34,383 miles
  • 2007 – 30,499 miles
  • 2006 – 30,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,259 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also has a rattle (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak engine areaRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear diff has slight oil leak

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,259 miles (+4,898)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,259 miles
    Test number
    814955871024
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also has a rattle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has slight oil leak

  2. Pass98,361 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,361 miles
    Test number
    323146883853
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail98,361 miles (+4,495)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,361 miles
    Test number
    676710478617
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass93,866 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,866 miles
    Test number
    185901156662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + aged/poor (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat mech worn

  5. Fail93,865 miles (+3,347)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,865 miles
    Test number
    689273930818
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play adjust (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + aged/poor (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat mech worn

  6. Pass90,518 miles (+905)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,518 miles
    Test number
    876658057923
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,613 miles (+3,418)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,613 miles
    Test number
    490017232839
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded

  8. Pass86,195 miles (+91)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,195 miles
    Test number
    373153894098
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested in a wet condition

  9. Fail86,104 miles (+4,042)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,104 miles
    Test number
    438621386203
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested in a wet condition

  10. Pass82,062 miles (+4,952)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,062 miles
    Test number
    747480131205
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass77,110 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,110 miles
    Test number
    628456920309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,095 miles (+3,951)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,095 miles
    Test number
    241161686753
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass73,144 miles (+2,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,144 miles
    Test number
    355519068448
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass70,203 miles (+2,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,203 miles
    Test number
    781543940692
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass67,523 miles (+4,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,523 miles
    Test number
    714438499892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail63,477 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,477 miles
    Test number
    216796625024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass63,477 miles (+5,263)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,477 miles
    Test number
    436486725014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass58,214 miles (+20)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,214 miles
    Test number
    936913053319
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail58,194 miles (+6,780)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    347616543360
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass51,414 miles (+5,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    628438732399
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass46,041 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,041 miles
    Test number
    298784821009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,208 miles (+3,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,208 miles
    Test number
    120070720096
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass38,848 miles (+4,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,848 miles
    Test number
    534961129099
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass34,383 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,383 miles
    Test number
    113307018468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,499 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,499 miles
    Test number
    530894327092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,168 miles
    Test number
    280335736447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 446 EWV

What vehicle is registration 446 EWV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 446 EWV on a green petrol Vauxhall Frontera first used on 3 Sept 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 446 EWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 446 EWV is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 446 EWV?
The MOT on 446 EWV is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 446 EWV done?
446 EWV was recorded at 103,259 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,586 miles a year.
Has 446 EWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 446 EWV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 446 EWV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 446 EWV find?
446 EWV passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also has a rattle; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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