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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T353 MGSMOT history

T353 MGS is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2023
Mileage
139,576 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T353 MGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T353 MGS was last recorded at 139,576 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,574 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,576 miles
  • 2021 – 138,350 miles
  • 2020 – 136,926 miles
  • 2019 – 135,286 miles
  • 2018 – 132,747 miles
  • 2017 – 130,055 miles
  • 2016 – 127,438 miles
  • 2015 – 124,297 miles
  • 2014 – 121,155 miles
  • 2013 – 117,037 miles
  • 2011 – 109,543 miles
  • 2010 – 106,088 miles
  • 2009 – 102,694 miles
  • 2008 – 97,941 miles
  • 2007 – 93,220 miles
  • 2006 – 87,526 miles
  • 2005 – 81,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,576 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s n/s/r inner frames showing corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s n/s/r wheel arches showing surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryTop engine mounting bush deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s n/s/r inner frames corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,576 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,576 miles
    Test number
    375778318506
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/r inner frames showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/r wheel arches showing surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryTop engine mounting bush deteriorating

  2. Fail139,574 miles (+1,224)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,574 miles
    Test number
    240424080620
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/r inner frames showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryTop engine mounting bush deteriorating

  3. Pass138,350 miles (+50)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,350 miles
    Test number
    403978939639
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/r inner frames corroding

  4. Fail138,300 miles (+1,374)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,300 miles
    Test number
    803690185260
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/r inner frames corroding

  5. Pass136,926 miles (+1,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,926 miles
    Test number
    249160424125
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive [engine }? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/r inner panels showing corrosion

  6. Pass135,286 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,286 miles
    Test number
    807623130538
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s + n/s chassis showing corrosion

  7. Fail135,268 miles (+2,521)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,268 miles
    Test number
    718296521838
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s + n/s chassis showing corrosion

  8. Pass132,747 miles (+2,692)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    132,747 miles
    Test number
    980748619732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s inner chassis showing surface corrosion

  9. Pass130,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,055 miles
    Test number
    834839248344
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s inner chassis showing corrosion

  10. Fail130,050 miles (+2,612)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,050 miles
    Test number
    325487538544
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s inner chassis showing corrosion

  11. Pass127,438 miles (+3,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,438 miles
    Test number
    353419186686
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s inner chassis showing surface corrosion

  12. Pass124,297 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    124,297 miles
    Test number
    205455595460
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

  13. Fail124,297 miles (+3,142)1 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,297 miles
    Test number
    757065795128
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

  14. Pass121,155 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    121,155 miles
    Test number
    307469304260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    117,037 miles
    Test number
    289525203262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    347158692140
    • NoteAll n/s o/s/r brake pipes and o/s/f to rear brake pipes showing surface rust

  17. Pass109,543 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,543 miles
    Test number
    348203811422
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes showing surface rust
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

  18. Fail109,543 miles (+3,455)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,543 miles
    Test number
    756493411233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes showing surface rust
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

  19. Pass106,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    106,088 miles
    Test number
    562619200278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,078 miles (+3,384)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,078 miles
    Test number
    381369000431
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass102,694 miles (+4,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    102,694 miles
    Test number
    703954009281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass97,941 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    97,941 miles
    Test number
    701118498182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,220 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    93,220 miles
    Test number
    771402117286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,526 miles (+6,491)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,526 miles
    Test number
    113113716211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    81,035 miles
    Test number
    703845515257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T353 MGS

Does T353 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T353 MGS expired on 30 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T353 MGS?
The MOT on T353 MGS expired on 30 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T353 MGS done?
T353 MGS was recorded at 139,576 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 3,428 miles a year.
Has T353 MGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T353 MGS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T353 MGS 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 T353 MGS find?
T353 MGS passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension rod ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 3 more.

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