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Vauxhall Monterey

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 3,059 cc

S42 MPRMOT history

S42 MPR is a blue diesel Vauxhall Monterey first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 185,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
185,249 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 MPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Monterey
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,059 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 MPR was last recorded at 185,249 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,186 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
5,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,249 miles
  • 2024 – 181,618 miles
  • 2023 – 177,635 miles
  • 2022 – 174,612 miles
  • 2021 – 171,660 miles
  • 2020 – 167,044 miles
  • 2019 – 161,952 miles
  • 2018 – 156,475 miles
  • 2017 – 150,385 miles
  • 2016 – 145,242 miles
  • 2015 – 139,729 miles
  • 2014 – 132,213 miles
  • 2013 – 121,074 miles
  • 2012 – 116,906 miles
  • 2011 – 106,934 miles
  • 2010 – 99,303 miles
  • 2009 – 99,011 miles
  • 2008 – 98,139 miles
  • 2007 – 96,516 miles
  • 2006 – 89,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,249 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,249 miles (+63)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    185,249 miles
    Test number
    883349430271
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail185,186 miles (+3,568)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,186 miles
    Test number
    443287914002
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass181,618 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    181,618 miles
    Test number
    813048592301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  4. Fail181,618 miles (+3,983)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,618 miles
    Test number
    376241692327
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  5. Pass177,635 miles (+3,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    177,635 miles
    Test number
    675861331053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTie bar mount on rear axle corroded
  6. Pass174,612 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,612 miles
    Test number
    182719362177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass171,660 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    171,660 miles
    Test number
    620124118450
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded not to excess
    • AdvisoryRear spring mounting areas slightly corroded
  8. Fail171,644 miles (+4,600)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,644 miles
    Test number
    640930560647
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded not to excess
    • AdvisoryRear spring mounting areas slightly corroded
  9. Pass167,044 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    167,044 miles
    Test number
    508005748302
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and all corresponding brake pipes to and from compensator to brake components at the rear of the vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion appearing to many components under vehicle, suspension arms etc
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills preventing inspection.
  10. Fail167,036 miles (+5,084)3 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,036 miles
    Test number
    536450566598
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe from compensator to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected compensator mounting (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected compensator (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to fluid leaks from hose and compensator valve unit (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded compensator mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down at the top mounting point. (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and all corresponding brake pipes to and from compensator to brake components at the rear of the vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion appearing to many components under vehicle, suspension arms etc
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills preventing inspection.
  11. Pass161,952 miles (+5,477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,952 miles
    Test number
    319106191241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass156,475 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,475 miles
    Test number
    925044976774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,385 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    150,385 miles
    Test number
    648081737394
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  14. Fail150,383 miles (+5,141)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,383 miles
    Test number
    417190936800
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  15. Pass145,242 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,242 miles
    Test number
    344431725096
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded from valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail145,242 miles (+5,513)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,242 miles
    Test number
    906601076993
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded from valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass139,729 miles (+7,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    139,729 miles
    Test number
    236562755427
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass132,213 miles (+11,139)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    132,213 miles
    Test number
    398263664160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass121,074 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    121,074 miles
    Test number
    338108553161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Fail121,074 miles (+4,168)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,074 miles
    Test number
    696136353187
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass116,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    116,906 miles
    Test number
    448989972288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,906 miles (+9,972)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,906 miles
    Test number
    229345272282
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  23. Pass106,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    106,934 miles
    Test number
    185148351217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,934 miles (+7,631)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,934 miles
    Test number
    139337751243
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  25. Pass99,303 miles (+1)23 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,303 miles
    Test number
    412474660239
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front bump stop missing at time of test
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test
  26. Fail99,302 miles (+291)1 dangerous1 failure23 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,302 miles
    Test number
    394691950259
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front bump stop missing at time of test
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test
  27. Pass99,011 miles (+872)17 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    99,011 miles
    Test number
    411427709483
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front bump stop missing at time of test
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test
  28. Pass98,139 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    98,139 miles
    Test number
    232659418398
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front bump stop missing
  29. Fail98,139 miles (+1,623)1 failure8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,139 miles
    Test number
    452885818492
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front bump stop missing
  30. Pass96,516 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    770850027347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the inside edges,
  31. Fail96,516 miles (+6,598)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    621074517371
    • DangerousNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the inside edges,
  32. Pass89,918 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    89,918 miles
    Test number
    210207326331
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge worn off. n/s door step rear cap missing.

Questions about S42 MPR

Does S42 MPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 MPR is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S42 MPR?
The MOT on S42 MPR is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 MPR done?
S42 MPR was recorded at 185,249 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 5,006 miles a year.
Has S42 MPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 MPR has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S42 MPR 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 S42 MPR find?
S42 MPR passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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