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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T408 FBWMOT history

T408 FBW is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 175,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
175,356 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T408 FBW
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
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T408 FBW was last recorded at 175,356 miles on 19 Jan 2024, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2011: 113,878 miles, lower than 197,432 miles on 17 Apr 2010.

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
175,326 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
5,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,356 miles
  • 2019 – 157,457 miles
  • 2018 – 152,939 miles
  • 2017 – 148,105 miles
  • 2016 – 143,328 miles
  • 2015 – 138,840 miles
  • 2014 – 130,657 miles
  • 2013 – 125,210 miles
  • 2012 – 120,080 miles
  • 2011 – 113,878 miles
  • 2010 – 197,432 miles
  • 2009 – 100,937 miles
  • 2008 – 92,537 miles
  • 2007 – 82,750 miles
  • 2006 – 72,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,356 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush slight worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running under car to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper engine mounting worn

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail chalked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,356 miles (+30)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    175,356 miles
    Test number
    737948473237
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush slight worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running under car to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper engine mounting worn

  2. Fail175,326 miles2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,326 miles
    Test number
    733466547357
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid can hear pump, there is fluid there not coming out suspect blockage (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush slight wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brakes worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running under car to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate has some damage (cracked can still read) (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOsf upper engine mounting worn

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    539093809057
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    489476917951
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    793917947587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    619098451670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp dim

  7. Pass157,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    157,457 miles
    Test number
    128331454100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail157,457 miles (+4,518)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,457 miles
    Test number
    640550079354
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass152,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    152,939 miles
    Test number
    247568618645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,939 miles (+4,834)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,939 miles
    Test number
    505031628136
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass148,105 miles (+4,777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,105 miles
    Test number
    204645186655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass143,328 miles (+4,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    143,328 miles
    Test number
    960220702763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass138,840 miles (+3,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    138,840 miles
    Test number
    760945572164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass135,445 miles (+4,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,445 miles
    Test number
    307354705109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail130,657 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,657 miles
    Test number
    467404404120
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass130,657 miles (+5,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    130,657 miles
    Test number
    777434704137
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass125,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    125,210 miles
    Test number
    515375503118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,210 miles (+5,130)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,210 miles
    Test number
    299055503176
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass120,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    120,080 miles
    Test number
    576744602195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail120,079 miles (+6,201)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,079 miles
    Test number
    246154302438
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass113,878 miles (-83,554)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    113,878 miles
    Test number
    237041401196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass197,432 miles (+96,495)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    197,432 miles
    Test number
    294777900490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE STATING TO FADE.

  23. Pass100,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,937 miles
    Test number
    604754509176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail100,937 miles (+8,400)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,937 miles
    Test number
    790834309173
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass92,537 miles (+9,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    92,537 miles
    Test number
    404458308112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass82,750 miles (+9,830)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    82,750 miles
    Test number
    883836407148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,920 miles
    Test number
    800770006183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T408 FBW

Does T408 FBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T408 FBW expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T408 FBW?
The MOT on T408 FBW expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T408 FBW done?
T408 FBW was recorded at 175,356 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2024, an average of 5,762 miles a year.
Has T408 FBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T408 FBW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T408 FBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T408 FBW find?
T408 FBW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush slight worn, and 3 more.

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