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Vauxhall Vectra

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y217 VAJMOT history

Y217 VAJ is a red petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2021
Mileage
82,831 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y217 VAJ was last recorded at 82,831 miles on 10 Nov 2021, 3,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,510 miles · 10 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,321 miles
Average per year
3,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 82,831 miles
  • 2020 – 79,510 miles
  • 2019 – 76,510 miles
  • 2018 – 67,691 miles
  • 2017 – 63,309 miles
  • 2016 – 59,568 miles
  • 2014 – 58,228 miles
  • 2013 – 57,955 miles
  • 2012 – 56,779 miles
  • 2011 – 54,079 miles
  • 2010 – 50,979 miles
  • 2009 – 47,120 miles
  • 2008 – 44,073 miles
  • 2007 – 38,246 miles
  • 2006 – 34,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,831 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear light cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail82,831 miles (+3,321)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,831 miles
    Test number
    206731350669
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass79,510 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,510 miles
    Test number
    149982313309
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail79,502 miles (+2,992)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,502 miles
    Test number
    821789263431
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass76,510 miles (+8,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,510 miles
    Test number
    560319681748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,691 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,691 miles
    Test number
    761373530276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,688 miles (+4,379)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,688 miles
    Test number
    825533585785
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,309 miles (+3,741)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,309 miles
    Test number
    129212178917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit app. 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit app.2/3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber snapped

  8. Pass59,568 miles (+1,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,568 miles
    Test number
    968942720322
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass58,228 miles (+273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,228 miles
    Test number
    548731014315
    • NoteO/s/f bumper slightly damaged

  10. Pass57,955 miles (+1,176)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,955 miles
    Test number
    467631253065
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f bumper insecure

  11. Pass56,779 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,779 miles
    Test number
    156315842447
    • NoteAibag light showing

  12. Fail56,778 miles (+2,699)9 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    886940642052
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAibag light showing
    • NoteBoth handbrke return spring missing

  13. Pass54,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    907818431034
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail54,079 miles (+3,100)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    998748131088
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,979 miles (+3,859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,979 miles
    Test number
    544981040069
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass47,120 miles (+3,047)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,120 miles
    Test number
    473055249052
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag light showing

  17. Pass44,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    430495648067
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail44,073 miles (+5,827)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    321225448056
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail38,246 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,246 miles
    Test number
    590123847061
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass38,246 miles (+3,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,246 miles
    Test number
    920003647090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass34,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,285 miles
    Test number
    171406746495
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y217 VAJ

Does Y217 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y217 VAJ expired on 9 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y217 VAJ?
The MOT on Y217 VAJ expired on 9 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y217 VAJ done?
Y217 VAJ was recorded at 82,831 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2021, an average of 3,085 miles a year.
Has Y217 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 VAJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y217 VAJ 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 Y217 VAJ find?
Y217 VAJ failed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2021 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; offside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.

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