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Vauxhall Vectra

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,498 cc

T420 PKJMOT history

T420 PKJ is a black petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2025
Mileage
120,754 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 PKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 PKJ was last recorded at 120,754 miles on 17 Jun 2024, 3,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,979 miles · 4 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,775 miles
Average per year
4,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,754 miles
  • 2023 – 116,979 miles
  • 2022 – 114,778 miles
  • 2017 – 113,731 miles
  • 2016 – 111,946 miles
  • 2015 – 106,427 miles
  • 2014 – 97,105 miles
  • 2012 – 88,784 miles
  • 2011 – 78,164 miles
  • 2010 – 71,742 miles
  • 2009 – 63,631 miles
  • 2008 – 59,550 miles
  • 2007 – 53,881 miles
  • 2006 – 47,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,754 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,754 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,754 miles
    Test number
    446744200533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail120,754 miles (+3,775)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,754 miles
    Test number
    521358539760
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,979 miles (+2,201)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,979 miles
    Test number
    392022747893
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe below servo (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,778 miles (+1,047)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,778 miles
    Test number
    560609506520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch and sill end corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Pass113,731 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,731 miles
    Test number
    861113969808
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail113,567 miles (+1,621)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,567 miles
    Test number
    260486968126
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside/Offside (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass111,946 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,946 miles
    Test number
    814205256292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,427 miles (+9,322)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,427 miles
    Test number
    125825215133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,105 miles (+8,321)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,105 miles
    Test number
    355996114108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass88,784 miles (+10,620)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,784 miles
    Test number
    365896052372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,164 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,164 miles
    Test number
    296743251386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated.
    • NoteNearside driveshaft seal leaking.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshield loose.
    • NoteTow bar electrics not correctly secured.

  12. Fail78,164 miles (+6,422)4 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,164 miles
    Test number
    795443851310
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated.
    • NoteNearside driveshaft seal leaking.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust heatshield loose.
    • NoteTow bar electrics not correctly secured.

  13. Pass71,742 miles (+8,111)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,742 miles
    Test number
    661308240365
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  14. Pass63,631 miles (+4,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,631 miles
    Test number
    874706559335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass59,550 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    59,550 miles
    Test number
    453568658329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,881 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    53,881 miles
    Test number
    352878137310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail53,847 miles (+6,271)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,847 miles
    Test number
    840545937342
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass47,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,576 miles
    Test number
    482465916434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T420 PKJ

Does T420 PKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T420 PKJ expired on 16 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T420 PKJ?
The MOT on T420 PKJ expired on 16 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T420 PKJ done?
T420 PKJ was recorded at 120,754 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2024, an average of 4,158 miles a year.
Has T420 PKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 PKJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T420 PKJ 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 T420 PKJ find?
T420 PKJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, and 2 more.

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