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Vauxhall Vectra

White · Petrol · 1997 · 2,498 cc

R16 HJBMOT history

R16 HJB is a white petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 10 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 102,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2026
Mileage
102,345 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 HJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 HJB was last recorded at 102,345 miles on 25 Jun 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2010: 99,139 miles, lower than 99,473 miles on 6 Jul 2010.
  • 5 Dec 2011: 95,307 miles, lower than 99,139 miles on 8 Jul 2010.

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
102,323 miles · 23 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,345 miles
  • 2021 – 102,323 miles
  • 2020 – 102,314 miles
  • 2018 – 102,296 miles
  • 2011 – 95,307 miles
  • 2010 – 99,139 miles
  • 2009 – 92,717 miles
  • 2008 – 87,295 miles
  • 2007 – 82,942 miles
  • 2006 – 78,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,345 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,345 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    102,345 miles
    Test number
    252170436886
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail102,345 miles (+22)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,345 miles
    Test number
    322815115374
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass102,323 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,323 miles
    Test number
    250204461804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,314 miles
    Test number
    272489139285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,314 miles (+18)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,314 miles
    Test number
    445888741326
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass102,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,296 miles
    Test number
    163530079718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,296 miles (+6,989)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,296 miles
    Test number
    186507413272
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass95,307 miles (-3,832)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,307 miles
    Test number
    439579531488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,139 miles (-334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    99,139 miles
    Test number
    533519980108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail99,473 miles (+6,756)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,473 miles
    Test number
    562017880131
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass92,717 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    92,717 miles
    Test number
    133448289172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,295 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    87,295 miles
    Test number
    243381998485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,942 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    82,942 miles
    Test number
    243992497139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    78,347 miles
    Test number
    361502896161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 HJB

Does R16 HJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 HJB expired on 24 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 HJB?
The MOT on R16 HJB expired on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 HJB done?
R16 HJB was recorded at 102,345 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2025, an average of 1,266 miles a year.
Has R16 HJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 HJB has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 HJB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R16 HJB find?
R16 HJB passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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