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Vauxhall Movano

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

T197 NLKMOT history

T197 NLK is a red diesel Vauxhall Movano first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 101,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,287 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 NLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Movano
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 NLK was last recorded at 101,287 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2017: 7,985 miles, lower than 72,338 miles on 11 Nov 2016.

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
101,283 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,287 miles
  • 2024 – 99,630 miles
  • 2023 – 98,479 miles
  • 2022 – 96,929 miles
  • 2021 – 94,684 miles
  • 2020 – 91,963 miles
  • 2019 – 89,203 miles
  • 2018 – 85,869 miles
  • 2017 – 7,985 miles
  • 2016 – 72,338 miles
  • 2015 – 64,582 miles
  • 2014 – 55,184 miles
  • 2013 – 47,805 miles
  • 2012 – 40,134 miles
  • 2011 – 35,500 miles
  • 2010 – 32,446 miles
  • 2009 – 30,408 miles
  • 2008 – 27,617 miles
  • 2007 – 24,610 miles
  • 2006 – 20,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,287 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp cluster brokenRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Corrosion to o/s/f outer and both inner sills especially n/s out of prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,287 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,287 miles
    Test number
    480474243781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp cluster broken

  2. Fail101,283 miles (+1,653)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,283 miles
    Test number
    761480676197
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around bumpstop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp cluster broken

  3. Pass99,630 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,630 miles
    Test number
    626885025240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,626 miles (+1,147)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,626 miles
    Test number
    535047744065
    • DangerousNearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering central undersill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass98,479 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,479 miles
    Test number
    842385032092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,476 miles (+1,547)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,476 miles
    Test number
    380984447926
    • DangerousNearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering undersill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering undersill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass96,929 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,929 miles
    Test number
    302227791069
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f outer and both inner sills especially n/s out of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,927 miles (+2,243)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,927 miles
    Test number
    375547656118
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f outer and both inner sills especially n/s out of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,684 miles (+2,721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,684 miles
    Test number
    159416902609
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and holes outside prescribed area (n/s inner sill)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,963 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,963 miles
    Test number
    765407194915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,960 miles (+2,757)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,960 miles
    Test number
    855427719620
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,203 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,203 miles
    Test number
    443667635877
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail89,196 miles (+3,327)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,196 miles
    Test number
    790825007350
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by hazzards (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake grabbing severely both sides (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass85,869 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    341556044136
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail85,865 miles (+77,880)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,865 miles
    Test number
    583585669300
    • DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides reading zero (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass7,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    7,985 miles
    Test number
    859646911357
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail7,985 miles (-64,353)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,985 miles
    Test number
    240921429838
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass72,338 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,338 miles
    Test number
    246573642056
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail72,326 miles (+7,744)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,326 miles
    Test number
    347263657922
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass64,582 miles (+9,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,582 miles
    Test number
    464659880644
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass55,184 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,184 miles
    Test number
    256826314331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail55,176 miles (+7,371)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,176 miles
    Test number
    146524014382
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass47,805 miles (+7,671)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,805 miles
    Test number
    419657513348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,134 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,134 miles
    Test number
    287060322390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,500 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,500 miles
    Test number
    599066931354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,446 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,446 miles
    Test number
    322928040325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,408 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,408 miles
    Test number
    722917639372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,617 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,617 miles
    Test number
    812472208363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,610 miles
    Test number
    340992007303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail24,610 miles (+3,907)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,610 miles
    Test number
    380658297480
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

  31. Pass20,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,703 miles
    Test number
    280516196235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 NLK

Does T197 NLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T197 NLK is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T197 NLK?
The MOT on T197 NLK is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T197 NLK done?
T197 NLK was recorded at 101,287 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,225 miles a year.
Has T197 NLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 NLK has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T197 NLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T197 NLK find?
T197 NLK passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear lamp cluster broken.

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