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Vauxhall Vectra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T229 LCLMOT history

T229 LCL is a blue petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,342 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 LCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 LCL was last recorded at 127,342 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,188 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
4,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,342 miles
  • 2024 – 127,188 miles
  • 2023 – 127,019 miles
  • 2022 – 126,691 miles
  • 2021 – 126,435 miles
  • 2020 – 125,661 miles
  • 2019 – 123,878 miles
  • 2018 – 120,303 miles
  • 2017 – 116,521 miles
  • 2016 – 112,332 miles
  • 2015 – 106,252 miles
  • 2014 – 100,139 miles
  • 2013 – 92,957 miles
  • 2012 – 85,407 miles
  • 2011 – 79,922 miles
  • 2010 – 73,597 miles
  • 2009 – 67,077 miles
  • 2008 – 60,627 miles
  • 2007 – 52,025 miles
  • 2006 – 45,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,342 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnder side corrosion

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,342 miles (+154)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,342 miles
    Test number
    370943129226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corrosion

  2. Pass127,188 miles (+169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,188 miles
    Test number
    931775786917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass127,019 miles (+328)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,019 miles
    Test number
    836061698137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,691 miles (+256)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,691 miles
    Test number
    553670970392
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,435 miles (+774)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,435 miles
    Test number
    765116729996
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and sill trims fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion all under areas

  6. Pass125,661 miles (+1,783)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,661 miles
    Test number
    597344588528
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover sill trim fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion all under areas

  7. Pass123,878 miles (+3,575)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,878 miles
    Test number
    530155253243
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lowers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front - Also all dust covers perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front - inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Requires attention. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  8. Pass120,303 miles (+3,782)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,303 miles
    Test number
    487668385030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass116,521 miles (+4,189)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,521 miles
    Test number
    937610508593
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass112,332 miles (+6,080)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,332 miles
    Test number
    529899665360
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear outer (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsf track rod end

  11. Pass106,252 miles (+6,113)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,252 miles
    Test number
    369528515194
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass100,139 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,139 miles
    Test number
    487582924171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,957 miles (+7,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,957 miles
    Test number
    936678323180
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass85,407 miles (+5,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,407 miles
    Test number
    505788412143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass79,922 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,922 miles
    Test number
    898566021117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,597 miles (+6,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    711577320139
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass67,077 miles (+6,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,077 miles
    Test number
    163475929136
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass60,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,627 miles
    Test number
    580730338102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail60,627 miles (+8,602)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,627 miles
    Test number
    950850038129
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass52,025 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,025 miles
    Test number
    662629987032
    • NoteBrake pipes would benifit Anti-corrosion treatment

  21. Fail52,025 miles (+6,884)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,025 miles
    Test number
    840929787022
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes would benifit Anti-corrosion treatment

  22. Pass45,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,141 miles
    Test number
    221772106145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,141 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,141 miles
    Test number
    472962106117
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T229 LCL

Does T229 LCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T229 LCL is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T229 LCL?
The MOT on T229 LCL is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T229 LCL done?
T229 LCL was recorded at 127,342 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,202 miles a year.
Has T229 LCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 LCL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2008.
Has the mileage on T229 LCL 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 T229 LCL find?
T229 LCL passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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