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Vauxhall Vectra

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S41 DCGMOT history

S41 DCG is a red petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2019 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2019
Mileage
103,882 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S41 DCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2019
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S41 DCG was last recorded at 103,882 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,837 miles · 6 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
4,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,882 miles
  • 2020 – 103,837 miles
  • 2018 – 97,935 miles
  • 2017 – 93,561 miles
  • 2016 – 90,014 miles
  • 2015 – 87,263 miles
  • 2014 – 85,001 miles
  • 2013 – 81,683 miles
  • 2012 – 77,734 miles
  • 2011 – 70,833 miles
  • 2010 – 67,200 miles
  • 2009 – 60,572 miles
  • 2008 – 53,423 miles
  • 2007 – 44,537 miles
  • 2006 – 37,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,882 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel binds when rotated by hand unable to fully inspect wheel bearing

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan corroded (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,882 miles (+45)2 dangerous8 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,882 miles
    Test number
    980671556506
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel binds when rotated by hand unable to fully inspect wheel bearing

  2. Fail103,837 miles (+5,902)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,837 miles
    Test number
    298560785279
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass97,935 miles (+4,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,935 miles
    Test number
    140990277270
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar links have slight play
    • AdvisoryFront floor pan slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass93,561 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,561 miles
    Test number
    993373771139
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  5. Fail93,558 miles (+3,544)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,558 miles
    Test number
    249073341890
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle brake pipe as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working both high level brake lights inop (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan corroded and holed with 30cm of the front seat fixing point seat has seat belts fitted to it (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan corrode and holed with in 30cm of the front seat fixing point seat has seat belt fitted to it (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass90,014 miles (+2,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,014 miles
    Test number
    758915965032
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExtensive general underside age related surface corrosion

  7. Pass87,263 miles (+2,262)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,263 miles
    Test number
    125495475167
    • NoteGeneral underside age related surface corrosion

  8. Pass85,001 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,001 miles
    Test number
    688589064156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,998 miles (+3,315)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,998 miles
    Test number
    228272264441
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass81,683 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,683 miles
    Test number
    936333873111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail81,677 miles (+3,943)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,677 miles
    Test number
    156982773178
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass77,734 miles (+206)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,734 miles
    Test number
    157568972161
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front discs pitted
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorating

  13. Fail77,528 miles (+6,695)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,528 miles
    Test number
    987537462171
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass70,833 miles (+3,633)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,833 miles
    Test number
    506399321174
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding on inside edges
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes rusty

  15. Pass67,200 miles (+6,628)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,200 miles
    Test number
    972107730163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,572 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    201698439422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,423 miles (+8,886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,423 miles
    Test number
    920351198121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,537 miles (+6,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,537 miles
    Test number
    273215897495
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  19. Pass37,718 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,718 miles
    Test number
    702371906281
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteSlight knocking noise from steering colum

Questions about S41 DCG

Does S41 DCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S41 DCG expired on 16 Nov 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S41 DCG?
The MOT on S41 DCG expired on 16 Nov 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S41 DCG done?
S41 DCG was recorded at 103,882 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 4,258 miles a year.
Has S41 DCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S41 DCG has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S41 DCG 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 S41 DCG find?
S41 DCG failed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; stop lamp(s) all not working; exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, and 18 more.

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