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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

L7 DFRMOT history

L7 DFR is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 30 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2023.

L7 DFR silver Vauxhall Vectra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2024
Mileage
115,555 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 DFR was last recorded at 115,555 miles on 4 Dec 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,553 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,555 miles
  • 2022 – 108,573 miles
  • 2021 – 101,458 miles
  • 2020 – 96,519 miles
  • 2019 – 90,044 miles
  • 2018 – 85,312 miles
  • 2017 – 80,136 miles
  • 2015 – 65,860 miles
  • 2014 – 58,181 miles
  • 2013 – 51,934 miles
  • 2012 – 45,411 miles
  • 2011 – 38,589 miles
  • 2010 – 30,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,555 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoolant level lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,555 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,555 miles
    Test number
    102105842186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  2. Fail115,553 miles (+6,980)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,553 miles
    Test number
    585241067071
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  3. Pass108,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    834674356183
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail108,572 miles (+7,114)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,572 miles
    Test number
    747549559719
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,458 miles
    Test number
    621016793933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,458 miles (+4,939)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,458 miles
    Test number
    550923024967
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,519 miles (+6,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,519 miles
    Test number
    152956971010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  8. Pass90,044 miles (+4,732)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,044 miles
    Test number
    695539028801
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,312 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,312 miles
    Test number
    806859464527
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail85,294 miles (+5,158)4 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    115736130601
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass80,136 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,136 miles
    Test number
    491414699100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail80,119 miles (+14,259)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,119 miles
    Test number
    256916938179
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass65,860 miles (+7,679)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,860 miles
    Test number
    257392115218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,181 miles
    Test number
    189899434236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,177 miles (+6,243)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    766519734235
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass51,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,934 miles
    Test number
    635067053245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail51,934 miles (+6,523)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,934 miles
    Test number
    888487453236
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass45,411 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,411 miles
    Test number
    437579452240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,589 miles (+7,727)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,589 miles
    Test number
    538160161207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,862 miles
    Test number
    693624950235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 DFR

Does L7 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 DFR expired on 12 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 DFR?
The MOT on L7 DFR expired on 12 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 DFR done?
L7 DFR was recorded at 115,555 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2023, an average of 6,402 miles a year.
Has L7 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 DFR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 DFR 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 L7 DFR find?
L7 DFR passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear lower arch corroded; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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