
Vauxhall Vectra
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T685 MKGMOT history
T685 MKG is a silver petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,237 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Dec 2021
- Mileage
- 143,237 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,638 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T685 MKG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Vectra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2021 (Fail)
Mileage history
T685 MKG was last recorded at 143,237 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 5,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 137,465 miles · 16 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 5,772 miles
- Average per year
- 6,638 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 143,237 miles
- 2020 – 137,465 miles
- 2019 – 132,606 miles
- 2018 – 121,725 miles
- 2017 – 110,220 miles
- 2016 – 97,513 miles
- 2015 – 86,153 miles
- 2014 – 68,704 miles
- 2013 – 60,356 miles
- 2012 – 49,367 miles
- 2011 – 48,323 miles
- 2010 – 47,666 miles
- 2009 – 46,746 miles
- 2008 – 44,975 miles
- 2007 – 42,543 miles
- 2006 – 40,520 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Pedal rubber worn smooth and through to metal. (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Nearside wheel arch and outer sill corroded to holes within 12" of nearside rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Excess play in strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split and smearing view. (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Offside wheel arch and outer sill corroded to holes within 12" of offside rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Some interaction with tail lamps and stop lamp. (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting rubbers just behind silencer, 1 missing and the other perished.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lens smashes with a piece missing.
- AdvisoryNotchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Condensation with in indicator lens.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Some interaction with offside rear indicator and offside stop lamp. (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Some interaction with offside rear indicator and offside tail lamps. (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySome imbalance to parking brakes with offside lagging.
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.
Rust corrosion in both rear wheel arches
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail143,237 miles (+5,772)8 major2 repaired2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,237 miles
- Test number
- 219687940817
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Pedal rubber worn smooth and through to metal. (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Nearside wheel arch and outer sill corroded to holes within 12" of nearside rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Excess play in strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split and smearing view. (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Offside wheel arch and outer sill corroded to holes within 12" of offside rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Some interaction with tail lamps and stop lamp. (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting rubbers just behind silencer, 1 missing and the other perished.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lens smashes with a piece missing.
- AdvisoryNotchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Condensation with in indicator lens.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Some interaction with offside rear indicator and offside stop lamp. (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Some interaction with offside rear indicator and offside tail lamps. (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySome imbalance to parking brakes with offside lagging.
Pass137,465 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 137,465 miles
- Test number
- 407840225727
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRust corrosion in both rear wheel arches
Fail137,460 miles (+4,854)6 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,460 miles
- Test number
- 838982459286
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryRust corrosion in both rear wheel arches
Pass132,606 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 132,606 miles
- Test number
- 460124332038
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator light cover damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRust corrosion in both rear wheel arches
Fail132,606 miles (+10,881)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,606 miles
- Test number
- 173432509707
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator light cover damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRust corrosion in both rear wheel arches
Pass121,725 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 121,725 miles
- Test number
- 351044661710
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryRust corrosion in both rear wheel arches
Fail121,720 miles (+11,500)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,720 miles
- Test number
- 124489224336
- MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking leaking from steering rack bellow (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryRust corrosion in both rear wheel arches
Pass110,220 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 110,220 miles
- Test number
- 628542456707
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRUST CORROSION APPEARING IN BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHIES
Fail110,220 miles (+12,707)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,220 miles
- Test number
- 811313081352
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRUST CORROSION APPEARING IN BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHIES
Pass97,513 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 97,513 miles
- Test number
- 618638883313
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)
Fail97,513 miles (+11,360)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,513 miles
- Test number
- 580356272772
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)
Pass86,153 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 86,153 miles
- Test number
- 447228411205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,153 miles (+17,449)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,153 miles
- Test number
- 138458340824
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass68,704 miles (+8,348)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 68,704 miles
- Test number
- 679793994241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,356 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 60,356 miles
- Test number
- 356747163448
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail60,351 miles (+10,984)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,351 miles
- Test number
- 548706463261
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass49,367 miles (+1,044)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 49,367 miles
- Test number
- 178996482116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,323 miles (+657)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 48,323 miles
- Test number
- 369799671159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,666 miles (+920)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 47,666 miles
- Test number
- 271255870117
- NoteO/s/front tyre low 1.6mm at time of test
- NoteSlight free play in steering
Pass46,746 miles (+1,771)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 46,746 miles
- Test number
- 734446179115
- NoteRear indicators starting to fade in colour
- NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s/rear link arm bushes
- NoteUnable to check metal brake pipes due to running behind petrol tank
- NoteUnable to check metal ends of front brake hoses to protective covers
Pass44,975 miles (+2,432)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 44,975 miles
- Test number
- 282787378466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,543 miles (+2,023)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 42,543 miles
- Test number
- 564150577112
- NoteRear indicators slightly faded in colour
- NoteSlight judder in n/s front service brake
Pass40,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 40,520 miles
- Test number
- 610588576127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T685 MKG
- Does T685 MKG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T685 MKG expired on 15 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T685 MKG?
- The MOT on T685 MKG expired on 15 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T685 MKG done?
- T685 MKG was recorded at 143,237 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 6,638 miles a year.
- Has T685 MKG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T685 MKG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on T685 MKG 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 T685 MKG find?
- T685 MKG failed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 8 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test, 2 minor defects and 14 advisories: brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth pedal rubber worn smooth and through to metal.; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished.; nearside front direction indicator incorrect colour lacking amber and showing white light., and 23 more.
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