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Vauxhall Vectra

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

V26 VECMOT history

V26 VEC is a black petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
158,876 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 VEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 VEC was last recorded at 158,876 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,713 miles · 4 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
7,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,876 miles
  • 2020 – 148,689 miles
  • 2019 – 142,158 miles
  • 2017 – 140,741 miles
  • 2016 – 137,559 miles
  • 2015 – 133,564 miles
  • 2014 – 126,227 miles
  • 2013 – 118,662 miles
  • 2012 – 106,728 miles
  • 2011 – 98,662 miles
  • 2010 – 88,546 miles
  • 2009 – 77,053 miles
  • 2008 – 64,756 miles
  • 2007 – 53,664 miles
  • 2006 – 43,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,876 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,876 miles (+163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,876 miles
    Test number
    521678429356
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail158,713 miles (+10,024)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,713 miles
    Test number
    265677542356
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

  3. Pass148,689 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,689 miles
    Test number
    366380662763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail148,682 miles (+6,524)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,682 miles
    Test number
    990166130836
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass142,158 miles (+1,417)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    142,158 miles
    Test number
    476855313455
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FOUR FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion in underside of vehicle , but one excessive enough to fail

  6. Pass140,741 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    140,741 miles
    Test number
    587279927107
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  7. Fail140,723 miles (+3,164)10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,723 miles
    Test number
    636455307531
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge low spots (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  8. Pass137,559 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,559 miles
    Test number
    242209636057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    133,564 miles
    Test number
    978342196946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,564 miles (+7,337)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,564 miles
    Test number
    896346239936
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass126,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,227 miles
    Test number
    206891254382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,227 miles (+7,565)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,227 miles
    Test number
    965231554321
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  13. Pass118,662 miles (+142)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    118,662 miles
    Test number
    478406743487
    • NoteBoth front top shock absorber mounts have lift
    • NoteExhaust heat shield hanging down onto exhaust
    • NoteN/s/f floor corroded

  14. Fail118,520 miles (+11,792)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,520 miles
    Test number
    176891043320
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • NoteBoth front top shock absorber mounts have lift
    • NoteExhaust heat shield hanging down onto exhaust
    • NoteN/s/f floor corroded

  15. Pass106,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    106,728 miles
    Test number
    767010552397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,728 miles (+8,066)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,728 miles
    Test number
    125630652309
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass98,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,662 miles
    Test number
    455904441255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail98,662 miles (+10,116)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,662 miles
    Test number
    486774541217
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass88,546 miles (+11,493)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,546 miles
    Test number
    324337440286
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine managment warning light on.
    • NoteOffside head light aim slight low (adjusted to the max.)

  20. Pass77,053 miles (+12,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,053 miles
    Test number
    704370959277
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass64,756 miles (+11,092)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,756 miles
    Test number
    314963348498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,664 miles (+9,820)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,664 miles
    Test number
    390884747453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,844 miles
    Test number
    652773446257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 VEC

Does V26 VEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V26 VEC expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V26 VEC?
The MOT on V26 VEC expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V26 VEC done?
V26 VEC was recorded at 158,876 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 7,430 miles a year.
Has V26 VEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 VEC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V26 VEC 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 V26 VEC find?
V26 VEC passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm.

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