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Vauxhall Vectra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T540 THRMOT history

T540 THR is a blue petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
138,734 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 THR
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
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 THR was last recorded at 138,734 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 3,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,414 miles · 6 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,320 miles
Average per year
1,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,734 miles
  • 2021 – 135,414 miles
  • 2020 – 134,201 miles
  • 2019 – 132,061 miles
  • 2018 – 130,259 miles
  • 2017 – 128,004 miles
  • 2016 – 125,915 miles
  • 2015 – 123,995 miles
  • 2014 – 121,804 miles
  • 2013 – 119,652 miles
  • 2012 – 117,995 miles
  • 2011 – 117,095 miles
  • 2010 – 115,431 miles
  • 2009 – 114,343 miles
  • 2008 – 113,426 miles
  • 2007 – 112,830 miles
  • 2006 – 110,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,734 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlights slightly tarnished

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,734 miles (+3,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,734 miles
    Test number
    277817244264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights slightly tarnished

  2. Pass135,414 miles (+1,213)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    135,414 miles
    Test number
    154457981451
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,201 miles (+2,140)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    134,201 miles
    Test number
    477961726294
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play / movement in upper attchment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses slightly deteriorated / clouded

  4. Pass132,061 miles (+1,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    132,061 miles
    Test number
    141217882291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass130,259 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,259 miles
    Test number
    602573784952
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis legs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses foggy

  6. Fail130,251 miles (+2,247)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,251 miles
    Test number
    805119398848
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis legs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses foggy

  7. Pass128,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,004 miles
    Test number
    336214483734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,004 miles (+2,089)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,004 miles
    Test number
    388247445173
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass125,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,915 miles
    Test number
    159819929564
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of the seat belts

  10. Fail125,915 miles (+1,920)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,915 miles
    Test number
    785141301800
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of the seat belts

  11. Pass123,995 miles (+2,191)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,995 miles
    Test number
    658308295097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass121,804 miles (+2)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,804 miles
    Test number
    188979594493
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside screen wiper split

  13. Fail121,802 miles (+2,150)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,802 miles
    Test number
    175578394465
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside screen wiper split

  14. Pass119,652 miles (+1,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,652 miles
    Test number
    257162893012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass117,995 miles (+10)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    117,995 miles
    Test number
    137275392074
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBaby seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edges
    • NoteSlight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

  16. Fail117,985 miles (+890)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,985 miles
    Test number
    185754492056
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBaby seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge getting close to limit
    • NoteSlight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

  17. Pass117,095 miles (+1,664)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    117,095 miles
    Test number
    438675391044
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass115,431 miles (+1,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    115,431 miles
    Test number
    702214000196
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass114,343 miles (+917)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    114,343 miles
    Test number
    233063839409
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBaby seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

  20. Pass113,426 miles (+596)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    113,426 miles
    Test number
    932770538190
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn to wear indicators.

  21. Pass112,830 miles (+2,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    112,830 miles
    Test number
    333224137149
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass110,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    110,732 miles
    Test number
    100165036109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 THR

Does T540 THR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 THR expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 THR?
The MOT on T540 THR expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 THR done?
T540 THR was recorded at 138,734 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 1,769 miles a year.
Has T540 THR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 THR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T540 THR 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 THR find?
T540 THR passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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