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Vauxhall Vectra

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,498 cc

S74 BPEMOT history

S74 BPE is a blue petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2024
Mileage
89,879 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S74 BPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S74 BPE was last recorded at 89,879 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,867 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,879 miles
  • 2022 – 89,867 miles
  • 2021 – 89,798 miles
  • 2020 – 89,736 miles
  • 2017 – 89,652 miles
  • 2016 – 89,482 miles
  • 2015 – 89,318 miles
  • 2014 – 88,940 miles
  • 2013 – 88,326 miles
  • 2012 – 87,762 miles
  • 2011 – 87,431 miles
  • 2010 – 86,698 miles
  • 2009 – 85,563 miles
  • 2008 – 84,107 miles
  • 2007 – 81,143 miles
  • 2006 – 78,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,879 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,879 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,879 miles
    Test number
    942540240143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,867 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,867 miles
    Test number
    893870007693
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,798 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,798 miles
    Test number
    331767356784
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lower hub bush worn

  4. Fail89,778 miles (+42)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,778 miles
    Test number
    858663460947
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Middle section (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lower hub bush worn

  5. Pass89,736 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,736 miles
    Test number
    736662210735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,652 miles (+170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,652 miles
    Test number
    415996506463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded on inner faces

  7. Pass89,482 miles (+164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,482 miles
    Test number
    900872542351
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated

  8. Pass89,318 miles (+378)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,318 miles
    Test number
    836506405254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCracks in nearside rear tyre tread(age deterioration)

  9. Pass88,940 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,940 miles
    Test number
    936940314276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated with age

  10. Fail88,940 miles (+614)3 dangerous4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,940 miles
    Test number
    855269904211
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mountings deteriorated and split
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated with age

  11. Pass88,326 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,326 miles
    Test number
    317417103407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll exhaust mountings deterioated with age
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

  12. Fail88,326 miles (+564)4 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,326 miles
    Test number
    926597103240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll exhaust mountings deterioated with age
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

  13. Pass87,762 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,762 miles
    Test number
    328512412493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

  14. Fail87,762 miles (+331)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,762 miles
    Test number
    136922612259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorating with age
    • NoteOffside wiper juddering, clearing screen

  15. Fail87,431 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,431 miles
    Test number
    325246001270
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Note2 centre exhaust mountings broken, system still supported
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorating with age
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

  16. Pass87,431 miles (+733)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,431 miles
    Test number
    636066501201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Note2 centre exhaust mountings broken, system still supported
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorating with age
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

  17. Pass86,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,698 miles
    Test number
    321798600499
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail86,698 miles (+1,135)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,698 miles
    Test number
    231658700244
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass85,563 miles (+1,456)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,563 miles
    Test number
    314505709200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust mountings starting to perish

  20. Pass84,107 miles (+2,964)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,107 miles
    Test number
    454757008297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,143 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,143 miles
    Test number
    202490007202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    78,081 miles
    Test number
    924577106258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S74 BPE

Does S74 BPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S74 BPE expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S74 BPE?
The MOT on S74 BPE expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S74 BPE done?
S74 BPE was recorded at 89,879 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 685 miles a year.
Has S74 BPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S74 BPE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S74 BPE 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 S74 BPE find?
S74 BPE passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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