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Vauxhall Vectra

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L48 TTSMOT history

L48 TTS is a blue petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2023
Mileage
120,645 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 TTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 TTS was last recorded at 120,645 miles on 21 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2018: 107,136 miles, lower than 109,136 miles on 29 Jan 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,645 miles · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,645 miles
  • 2021 – 119,837 miles
  • 2020 – 117,787 miles
  • 2019 – 113,647 miles
  • 2018 – 107,136 miles
  • 2017 – 103,447 miles
  • 2016 – 97,477 miles
  • 2015 – 91,232 miles
  • 2014 – 84,944 miles
  • 2013 – 78,343 miles
  • 2012 – 71,270 miles
  • 2011 – 64,143 miles
  • 2010 – 56,278 miles
  • 2009 – 47,676 miles
  • 2008 – 38,918 miles
  • 2007 – 29,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,645 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Slight play at offside front suspension strut

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit of 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,645 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,645 miles
    Test number
    823922127657
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,645 miles (+808)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,645 miles
    Test number
    957532274800
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,837 miles (+2,050)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,837 miles
    Test number
    556539276541
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight plat at offside front suspension strut

  4. Pass117,787 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,787 miles
    Test number
    412676817989
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside front suspension strut

  5. Fail117,785 miles (+4,138)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,785 miles
    Test number
    749247532100
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside front suspension strut

  6. Pass113,647 miles (+6,511)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,647 miles
    Test number
    320849329509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside front suspension strut

  7. Pass107,136 miles (-2,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,136 miles
    Test number
    840389888017
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre sidewalls deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside front suspension strut

  8. Fail109,136 miles (+5,689)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,136 miles
    Test number
    557654661883
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre sidewalls deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside front suspension strut

  9. Pass103,447 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,447 miles
    Test number
    396627633667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play at front suspension strut
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail103,435 miles (+5,958)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,435 miles
    Test number
    442260035002
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass97,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,477 miles
    Test number
    467723309801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,477 miles (+6,245)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,477 miles
    Test number
    624930044619
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass91,232 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,232 miles
    Test number
    877364335057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,944 miles (+205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,944 miles
    Test number
    338474424096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail84,739 miles (+6,396)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,739 miles
    Test number
    828647304080
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,343 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,343 miles
    Test number
    227552033043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,094 miles (+6,824)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,094 miles
    Test number
    708731913005
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,270 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,270 miles
    Test number
    648249512065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,153 miles (+7,010)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,153 miles
    Test number
    369820812001
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass64,143 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    249137611059
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFlexi section of exhaust deterioated
    • NoteSlight oil leak around sump area

  21. Fail64,143 miles (+7,865)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    778727911052
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFlexi section of exhaust deterioated
    • NoteSlight oil leak around sump area

  22. Pass56,278 miles (+8,602)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,278 miles
    Test number
    220878010082
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  23. Pass47,676 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,676 miles
    Test number
    554700329070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,918 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,918 miles
    Test number
    334143928090
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteGear box leaking oil

  25. Pass38,918 miles (+9,321)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,918 miles
    Test number
    491183228082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteGear box leaking oil

  26. Pass29,597 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,597 miles
    Test number
    901236017058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perishing
    • NoteCondensation on n/s/f fog lamp

Questions about L48 TTS

Does L48 TTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L48 TTS expired on 20 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L48 TTS?
The MOT on L48 TTS expired on 20 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L48 TTS done?
L48 TTS was recorded at 120,645 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2022, an average of 6,030 miles a year.
Has L48 TTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 TTS has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L48 TTS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L48 TTS find?
L48 TTS passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2022 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; exhaust mounting defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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