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Vauxhall Movano

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,499 cc

V78 LMSMOT history

V78 LMS is a white diesel Vauxhall Movano first used on 15 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2022.

V78 LMS white Vauxhall Movano – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Movano, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
96,936 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 LMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Movano
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V78 LMS was last recorded at 96,936 miles on 29 Nov 2022, 2,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2015: 87,360 miles, lower than 87,361 miles on 21 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,031 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,905 miles
Average per year
1,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,936 miles
  • 2021 – 94,031 miles
  • 2020 – 91,567 miles
  • 2019 – 87,366 miles
  • 2015 – 87,360 miles
  • 2014 – 87,361 miles
  • 2013 – 87,360 miles
  • 2012 – 85,086 miles
  • 2011 – 84,480 miles
  • 2010 – 83,973 miles
  • 2009 – 82,499 miles
  • 2008 – 79,599 miles
  • 2007 – 74,225 miles
  • 2006 – 69,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,936 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,936 miles (+2,905)1 dangerous15 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,936 miles
    Test number
    884831114561
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass94,031 miles (+18)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,031 miles
    Test number
    667296973021
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail94,013 miles (+2,446)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,013 miles
    Test number
    622190447102
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Flexi to caliper is leaking (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Also blowing from several places. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass91,567 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,567 miles
    Test number
    111714797091
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF ANY BODY/SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS
    • AdvisoryOffside SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF ANY BODY/SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS

  5. Fail91,545 miles (+4,179)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,545 miles
    Test number
    184766084039
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested DUE TO HOLE IN EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF ANY BODY/SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS
    • AdvisoryOffside SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF ANY BODY/SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS

  6. Pass87,366 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,366 miles
    Test number
    302276864365
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass87,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,360 miles
    Test number
    314202457545
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail87,360 miles (-1)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,360 miles
    Test number
    331698598507
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [with cat] (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass87,361 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    495210324066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,360 miles (+2,274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,360 miles
    Test number
    598717543397
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass85,086 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,086 miles
    Test number
    749735232370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,480 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    84,480 miles
    Test number
    435926041408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,973 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,973 miles
    Test number
    442270750373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,499 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,499 miles
    Test number
    953111759351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,599 miles (+5,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    79,599 miles
    Test number
    863006428254
    • NoteAdvise front flexible b/pipes hav surface rust

  16. Pass74,225 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    420471627287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,219 miles (+4,312)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,219 miles
    Test number
    631138417208
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  18. Pass69,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,907 miles
    Test number
    491939126271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 LMS

Does V78 LMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V78 LMS expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V78 LMS?
The MOT on V78 LMS expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V78 LMS done?
V78 LMS was recorded at 96,936 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2022, an average of 1,660 miles a year.
Has V78 LMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 LMS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V78 LMS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V78 LMS find?
V78 LMS failed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect and 15 major defects: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; central front oil leaking excessively from engine; headlamp levelling device inoperative, and 13 more.

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