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Vauxhall Vectra

White · Petrol · 1997 · 2,498 cc

R85 YAJMOT history

R85 YAJ is a white petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,238 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 YAJ
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
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 YAJ was last recorded at 75,238 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,450 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,788 miles
Average per year
1,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,238 miles
  • 2025 – 73,450 miles
  • 2024 – 72,716 miles
  • 2022 – 71,698 miles
  • 2021 – 70,511 miles
  • 2020 – 69,485 miles
  • 2016 – 69,163 miles
  • 2014 – 66,644 miles
  • 2013 – 60,615 miles
  • 2012 – 59,283 miles
  • 2011 – 56,085 miles
  • 2010 – 54,159 miles
  • 2009 – 50,912 miles
  • 2008 – 46,621 miles
  • 2007 – 41,630 miles
  • 2006 – 36,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,238 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Emissions not tested

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,238 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,238 miles
    Test number
    657147425715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,450 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    517839809639
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail73,445 miles (+729)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,445 miles
    Test number
    440633109651
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass72,716 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,716 miles
    Test number
    205568978491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,698 miles
    Test number
    284983978862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,687 miles (+1,176)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,687 miles
    Test number
    214983131523
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust centre to catlyst joint leaking (8.2.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass70,511 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    293494427833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,485 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,485 miles
    Test number
    203604077717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,163 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,163 miles
    Test number
    843686832334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,162 miles (+2,518)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,162 miles
    Test number
    118070186233
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  11. Pass66,644 miles (+6,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,644 miles
    Test number
    819470324231
    • NoteExtensive corrossion to underside + brake discs

  12. Pass60,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,615 miles
    Test number
    869138093191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail60,615 miles (+1,332)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,615 miles
    Test number
    526688793152
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass59,283 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    915849902252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass56,085 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,085 miles
    Test number
    639810701290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,159 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,159 miles
    Test number
    673078600243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,146 miles (+3,234)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,146 miles
    Test number
    621394400216
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs corroded

  18. Pass50,912 miles (+4,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,912 miles
    Test number
    384112509238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass46,621 miles (+4,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,621 miles
    Test number
    262704108235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass41,630 miles (+5,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,630 miles
    Test number
    313015707467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass36,015 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,015 miles
    Test number
    723639706249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,010 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,010 miles
    Test number
    221105206252
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about R85 YAJ

Does R85 YAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R85 YAJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R85 YAJ?
The MOT on R85 YAJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R85 YAJ done?
R85 YAJ was recorded at 75,238 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 1,994 miles a year.
Has R85 YAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 YAJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on R85 YAJ 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 R85 YAJ find?
R85 YAJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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