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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S56 EARMOT history

S56 EAR is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 13 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2024
Mileage
120,316 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 EAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 EAR was last recorded at 120,316 miles on 3 Nov 2023, 372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2006: 63,220 miles, lower than 63,320 miles on 8 Nov 2006.

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
119,944 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
372 miles
Average per year
3,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,316 miles
  • 2022 – 119,944 miles
  • 2021 – 118,647 miles
  • 2020 – 117,672 miles
  • 2019 – 116,411 miles
  • 2018 – 113,381 miles
  • 2017 – 110,391 miles
  • 2016 – 106,625 miles
  • 2015 – 102,385 miles
  • 2014 – 98,171 miles
  • 2013 – 94,534 miles
  • 2012 – 91,122 miles
  • 2011 – 87,555 miles
  • 2010 – 83,390 miles
  • 2009 – 78,495 miles
  • 2008 – 74,004 miles
  • 2007 – 68,913 miles
  • 2006 – 63,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,316 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside door mirror insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside parking brake cable spring broken
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside and nearside rear outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,316 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,316 miles
    Test number
    807493572870
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake cable spring broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Fail120,316 miles (+372)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,316 miles
    Test number
    924476285869
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake cable spring broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Pass119,944 miles (+1,297)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,944 miles
    Test number
    201026232022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake cable return spring broken

  4. Pass118,647 miles (+975)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,647 miles
    Test number
    561028531502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer sill corroded

  5. Pass117,672 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,672 miles
    Test number
    334801754139
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear hand brake cable spring broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Fail117,672 miles (+1,261)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,672 miles
    Test number
    664589380292
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak back of engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear hand brake cable spring broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  7. Pass116,411 miles (+3,030)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,411 miles
    Test number
    737207060370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded

  8. Pass113,381 miles (+2,990)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,381 miles
    Test number
    874164068550
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroded

  9. Pass110,391 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,391 miles
    Test number
    554474238662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake return spring broken
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre valve perished

  10. Fail110,391 miles (+3,766)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,391 miles
    Test number
    364260030655
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake return spring broken
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre valve perished

  11. Pass106,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,625 miles
    Test number
    994015348502
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre valve perished

  12. Fail106,625 miles (+4,240)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,625 miles
    Test number
    596232280115
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65r15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre valve perished

  13. Pass102,385 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,385 miles
    Test number
    124663528977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,171 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,171 miles
    Test number
    405933594224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear outer sills corroded
    • NoteOffside front chassis rail corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mounts splitting

  15. Fail98,171 miles (+3,637)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,171 miles
    Test number
    798243294257
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear outer sills corroded
    • NoteOffside front chassis rail corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mounts splitting

  16. Pass94,534 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,534 miles
    Test number
    706504793252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth outer rear sills corroded

  17. Fail94,534 miles (+3,412)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,534 miles
    Test number
    768854293237
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth outer rear sills corroded
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded

  18. Pass91,122 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,122 miles
    Test number
    265263002389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  19. Fail91,122 miles (+3,567)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,122 miles
    Test number
    926673002388
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  20. Pass87,555 miles (+4,165)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,555 miles
    Test number
    365731591255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on outer edge and close to limit

  21. Pass83,390 miles (+4,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,390 miles
    Test number
    342099990292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass78,495 miles (+4,491)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,495 miles
    Test number
    521044499280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear outer side lamp not working

  23. Pass74,004 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,004 miles
    Test number
    221739088246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,913 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    68,913 miles
    Test number
    780663517344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,842 miles (+5,622)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,842 miles
    Test number
    183670817333
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  26. Pass63,220 miles (-100)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    912153116368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail63,320 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,320 miles
    Test number
    922712216367
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Questions about S56 EAR

Does S56 EAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 EAR expired on 13 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 EAR?
The MOT on S56 EAR expired on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 EAR done?
S56 EAR was recorded at 120,316 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2023, an average of 3,356 miles a year.
Has S56 EAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 EAR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S56 EAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S56 EAR find?
S56 EAR passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.

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