Vauxhall Vectra
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc
979 TPCMOT history
979 TPC is a black diesel Vauxhall Vectra first used on 27 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,979 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 84,979 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,052 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 979 TPC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Vectra
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
979 TPC was last recorded at 84,979 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 82,807 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,172 miles
- Average per year
- 4,052 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,979 miles
- 2024 – 82,807 miles
- 2023 – 80,572 miles
- 2022 – 77,239 miles
- 2021 – 74,189 miles
- 2020 – 73,410 miles
- 2019 – 68,322 miles
- 2018 – 62,789 miles
- 2017 – 56,944 miles
- 2016 – 51,358 miles
- 2015 – 43,816 miles
- 2014 – 40,270 miles
- 2013 – 35,052 miles
- 2012 – 29,695 miles
- 2011 – 25,007 miles
- 2010 – 21,590 miles
- 2009 – 17,322 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,979 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,979 miles (+2,172)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 84,979 miles
- Test number
- 687718482030
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,807 miles (+2,235)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 82,807 miles
- Test number
- 683663305170
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,572 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 80,572 miles
- Test number
- 294423999513
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail80,572 miles (+3,333)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,572 miles
- Test number
- 457063371451
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,239 miles (+3,050)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 77,239 miles
- Test number
- 184185867750
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,189 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 74,189 miles
- Test number
- 917848310269
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail74,186 miles (+776)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,186 miles
- Test number
- 985625790665
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,410 miles (+90)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 73,410 miles
- Test number
- 360444449051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,320 miles (+4,998)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,320 miles
- Test number
- 159314944510
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass68,322 miles (+5,533)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 68,322 miles
- Test number
- 797297062254
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass62,789 miles (+5,845)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 62,789 miles
- Test number
- 768785527720
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass56,944 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 56,944 miles
- Test number
- 876927243578
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fail56,939 miles (+5,581)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,939 miles
- Test number
- 538259944197
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass51,358 miles (+7,542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 51,358 miles
- Test number
- 648750307943
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear tyres shoulders balding
Pass43,816 miles (+3,546)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 43,816 miles
- Test number
- 137175405135
- NoteN/s/f tyre shoulder balding
- NoteO/s/f tyre shoulder balding
- NoteO/s/r tyre shoulder balding
Pass40,270 miles (+5,218)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 40,270 miles
- Test number
- 589955184006
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,052 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 35,052 miles
- Test number
- 457545083096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,052 miles (+5,357)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,052 miles
- Test number
- 875205583016
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass29,695 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,695 miles
- Test number
- 428178682093
- NoteBoth front treads inner shoulders worn off
Fail29,695 miles (+4,688)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,695 miles
- Test number
- 166667782045
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front treads inner shoulders worn off
Pass25,007 miles (+3,417)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 25,007 miles
- Test number
- 215977871030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 21,590 miles
- Test number
- 451524980022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,590 miles (+4,268)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,590 miles
- Test number
- 163404080004
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass17,322 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 17,322 miles
- Test number
- 294652289085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 979 TPC
- What vehicle is registration 979 TPC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 979 TPC on a black diesel Vauxhall Vectra first used on 27 Mar 2006. 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 979 TPC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 979 TPC is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 979 TPC?
- The MOT on 979 TPC is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 979 TPC done?
- 979 TPC was recorded at 84,979 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,052 miles a year.
- Has 979 TPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 979 TPC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on 979 TPC 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 979 TPC find?
- 979 TPC passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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