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Grey · Petrol · 1988 · 3,800 cc

XEW 499MOT history

XEW 499 is a grey petrol General Motors Buick first used on 9 May 1988. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 115,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
115,216 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XEW 499
Registration format
Dateless
Make
General Motors
Model
Buick
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
9 May 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

XEW 499 was last recorded at 115,216 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,964 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
252 miles
Average per year
795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,216 miles
  • 2024 – 114,964 miles
  • 2023 – 114,069 miles
  • 2021 – 113,517 miles
  • 2020 – 113,511 miles
  • 2018 – 113,164 miles
  • 2017 – 109,570 miles
  • 2016 – 107,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,216 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,216 miles (+252)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,216 miles
    Test number
    598151315653
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,964 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,964 miles
    Test number
    883794733228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,940 miles (+871)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,940 miles
    Test number
    103224612209
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass114,069 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,069 miles
    Test number
    117270467449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,517 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    113,517 miles
    Test number
    392402027188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,511 miles (+347)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,511 miles
    Test number
    907866463883
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

  7. Pass113,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,164 miles
    Test number
    434235360950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,164 miles (+3,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,164 miles
    Test number
    229537916514
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass109,570 miles (+1,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,570 miles
    Test number
    169183324744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass107,876 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,876 miles
    Test number
    429164872092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail107,876 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,876 miles
    Test number
    578314982322
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about XEW 499

What vehicle is registration XEW 499 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XEW 499 on a grey petrol General Motors Buick first used on 9 May 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XEW 499 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on XEW 499 expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on XEW 499?
The MOT on XEW 499 expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has XEW 499 done?
XEW 499 was recorded at 115,216 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 795 miles a year.
Has XEW 499 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XEW 499 has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on XEW 499 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 XEW 499 find?
XEW 499 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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