Vauxhall Vectra
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T540 BJTMOT history
T540 BJT is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,152 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 149,152 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,051 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T540 BJT
- 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
- 9 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T540 BJT was last recorded at 149,152 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 2,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 147,031 miles · 12 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,121 miles
- Average per year
- 5,051 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 149,152 miles
- 2023 – 147,031 miles
- 2022 – 143,740 miles
- 2021 – 140,096 miles
- 2020 – 135,342 miles
- 2019 – 130,477 miles
- 2018 – 126,489 miles
- 2017 – 123,534 miles
- 2016 – 119,931 miles
- 2015 – 118,545 miles
- 2014 – 114,328 miles
- 2013 – 110,883 miles
- 2012 – 105,893 miles
- 2011 – 100,497 miles
- 2010 – 85,147 miles
- 2009 – 79,303 miles
- 2008 – 74,921 miles
- 2007 – 61,842 miles
- 2006 – 57,871 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail149,152 miles
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail149,152 miles (+2,121)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,152 miles
- Test number
- 673751193934
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,031 miles (+3,291)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 147,031 miles
- Test number
- 904111966025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/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))
Pass143,740 miles (+3,644)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 143,740 miles
- Test number
- 579095310490
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
Pass140,096 miles (+4,754)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 140,096 miles
- Test number
- 327596331609
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
Pass135,342 miles (+4,865)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 135,342 miles
- Test number
- 428244096669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,477 miles (+3,988)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 130,477 miles
- Test number
- 732904940637
- AdvisoryFront 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,489 miles (+2,955)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 126,489 miles
- Test number
- 884247935118
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,534 miles (+3,603)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 123,534 miles
- Test number
- 257738626097
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass119,931 miles (+1,386)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 119,931 miles
- Test number
- 406809975374
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking
Pass118,545 miles (+4,217)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 118,545 miles
- Test number
- 177866015210
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/rear tyre cracking
- NoteWhen was cambelt change?
Pass114,328 miles (+3,445)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 114,328 miles
- Test number
- 368159314271
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteO/s/rear tyres old & cracking
Pass110,883 miles (+4,990)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 110,883 miles
- Test number
- 526674613222
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass105,893 miles (+5,396)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 105,893 miles
- Test number
- 969215312244
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass100,497 miles (+15,350)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 100,497 miles
- Test number
- 989550321208
- NoteFuel tank breather pipes Slightley perished!
- NoteHas cambelt been changed?
Pass85,147 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 85,147 miles
- Test number
- 261881290102
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
- NotePoly belt cracked
Fail85,147 miles (+5,844)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,147 miles
- Test number
- 941961990105
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
- NotePoly belt cracked
Fail79,303 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,303 miles
- Test number
- 324582229292
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass79,303 miles (+4,382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 79,303 miles
- Test number
- 471612429259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass74,921 miles (+13,079)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 74,921 miles
- Test number
- 201170308222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,842 miles (+3,971)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 61,842 miles
- Test number
- 884921877163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass57,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 57,871 miles
- Test number
- 732794286156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T540 BJT
- Does T540 BJT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T540 BJT expired on 9 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T540 BJT?
- The MOT on T540 BJT expired on 9 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T540 BJT done?
- T540 BJT was recorded at 149,152 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 5,051 miles a year.
- Has T540 BJT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T540 BJT has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T540 BJT 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 T540 BJT find?
- T540 BJT failed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 10 more.
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