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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc

S79 AGCMOT history

S79 AGC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 69,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2023
Mileage
69,236 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 AGC
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S79 AGC was last recorded at 69,236 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2019: 63,819 miles, lower than 99,225 miles on 6 Sept 2018.

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
69,236 miles · 26 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,236 miles
  • 2021 – 67,251 miles
  • 2020 – 65,735 miles
  • 2019 – 63,821 miles
  • 2018 – 99,225 miles
  • 2017 – 97,109 miles
  • 2015 – 57,268 miles
  • 2014 – 55,016 miles
  • 2013 – 53,381 miles
  • 2012 – 51,567 miles
  • 2011 – 49,508 miles
  • 2010 – 46,763 miles
  • 2009 – 44,927 miles
  • 2008 – 42,332 miles
  • 2007 – 39,322 miles
  • 2006 – 35,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,236 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,236 miles
    Test number
    900752197295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail69,236 miles (+1,985)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,236 miles
    Test number
    970369295992
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass67,251 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,251 miles
    Test number
    894733977113
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking, + over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking, + over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail67,251 miles (+1,516)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,251 miles
    Test number
    214098474524
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking, + over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking, + over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass65,735 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    252731521763
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail65,735 miles (+1,914)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    147205919004
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass63,821 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,821 miles
    Test number
    197570224296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail63,819 miles (-35,406)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,819 miles
    Test number
    251877630342
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel hose leaking fuel tank filler/breather pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass99,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,225 miles
    Test number
    316794726173
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail99,224 km (+2,115)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,224 km
    Test number
    281087593151
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,109 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,109 km
    Test number
    569744914849
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail97,109 miles6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,109 miles
    Test number
    269335442413
    • FailureCentral Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass93,305 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,305 km
    Test number
    386477972117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,268 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,268 miles
    Test number
    528312505296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail57,268 miles (+2,252)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,268 miles
    Test number
    839182905238
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass55,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,016 miles
    Test number
    589373404254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail55,015 miles (+1,634)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,015 miles
    Test number
    449393404248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass53,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,381 miles
    Test number
    959532593121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,381 miles (+1,814)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,381 miles
    Test number
    208342993149
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass51,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,567 miles
    Test number
    447203992103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail51,567 miles (+2,059)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,567 miles
    Test number
    955363492112
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail49,508 miles7 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,508 miles
    Test number
    189086301293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar drop link upper balljoint grease cover split.

  23. Pass49,508 miles (+2,745)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,508 miles
    Test number
    929976501237
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar drop link upper balljoint grease cover split.

  24. Pass46,763 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,763 miles
    Test number
    130105810230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,927 miles
    Test number
    382655909250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,927 miles (+2,595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,927 miles
    Test number
    510945309244
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass42,332 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,332 miles
    Test number
    384379618294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,322 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,322 miles
    Test number
    330349417220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,693 miles
    Test number
    381312906438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S79 AGC

Does S79 AGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S79 AGC expired on 3 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S79 AGC?
The MOT on S79 AGC expired on 3 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S79 AGC done?
S79 AGC was recorded at 69,236 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 2,094 miles a year.
Has S79 AGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 AGC has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S79 AGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S79 AGC find?
S79 AGC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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