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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

R69 DMJMOT history

R69 DMJ is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 24 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 135,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2023
Mileage
135,489 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
29
15 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R69 DMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2023
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R69 DMJ was last recorded at 135,489 miles on 26 May 2022, 528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2013: 119,153 miles, lower than 186,633 miles on 2 Mar 2012.
  • 28 Sept 2016: 46,637 miles, lower than 124,208 miles on 26 Nov 2015.

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
134,961 miles · 3 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
528 miles
Average per year
3,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,489 miles
  • 2020 – 134,961 miles
  • 2019 – 133,861 miles
  • 2018 – 131,458 miles
  • 2016 – 46,637 miles
  • 2015 – 124,208 miles
  • 2014 – 121,635 miles
  • 2013 – 119,153 miles
  • 2012 – 186,633 miles
  • 2010 – 110,698 miles
  • 2009 – 109,011 miles
  • 2008 – 103,093 miles
  • 2007 – 94,604 miles
  • 2006 – 79,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,489 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Coil spring corroded all around

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    135,489 miles
    Test number
    708405722247
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail135,489 miles (+528)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,489 miles
    Test number
    892856755665
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass134,961 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,961 miles
    Test number
    862244720199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,960 miles (+29)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,960 miles
    Test number
    317532816682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail134,931 miles (+1,070)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,931 miles
    Test number
    767931986444
    • MajorEmissions not tested EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding HANDBRAKE CABLE RETAINER SPRING BROKEN (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet condition

  6. Pass133,861 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,861 miles
    Test number
    196408572325
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly white smoke during acceleration

  7. Fail133,861 miles (+2,403)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,861 miles
    Test number
    907820631817
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly white smoke during acceleration

  8. Pass131,458 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,458 miles
    Test number
    333754825918
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL springs on vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented with no oil in engine and had to be top up by 2 litres

  9. Fail131,458 miles5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,458 miles
    Test number
    470864238950
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL springs on vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented with no oil in engine and had to be top up by 2 litres

  10. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    113401463681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. FailMileage not read3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    888540929926
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass46,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,637 miles
    Test number
    763467540826
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  13. FailMileage not read5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    734343639167
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  14. Pass124,208 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,208 miles
    Test number
    834014105206
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on at the time of test

  15. Fail124,208 miles (+2,573)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,208 miles
    Test number
    714936345491
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on at the time of test

  16. Pass121,635 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,635 miles
    Test number
    439739484290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number cracked but not likely to be misread

  17. Fail121,634 miles (+2,481)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,634 miles
    Test number
    326550174432
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise wheel alignment
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteDamage to front number plate

  18. Fail119,153 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,153 miles
    Test number
    166982273435
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass119,153 miles (-67,480)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    119,153 miles
    Test number
    836882973039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass186,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    186,633 miles
    Test number
    147972962403
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail186,633 miles (+75,935)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,633 miles
    Test number
    385262562096
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass110,698 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    110,698 miles
    Test number
    292699990292
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail110,698 miles (+1,687)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,698 miles
    Test number
    770709890234
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass109,011 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    109,011 miles
    Test number
    182100259370
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp missing at time test

  25. Fail109,007 miles (+5,914)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,007 miles
    Test number
    674344939364
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Pass103,093 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    103,093 miles
    Test number
    224081298053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail103,007 miles (+8,403)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,007 miles
    Test number
    191825588009
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass94,604 miles (+15,336)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    94,604 miles
    Test number
    511859807028
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass79,268 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    730011616087
    • NoteSlight play both rear hub bushes

Questions about R69 DMJ

Does R69 DMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R69 DMJ expired on 25 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R69 DMJ?
The MOT on R69 DMJ expired on 25 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R69 DMJ done?
R69 DMJ was recorded at 135,489 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 3,434 miles a year.
Has R69 DMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R69 DMJ has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2022.
Has the mileage on R69 DMJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R69 DMJ find?
R69 DMJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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