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Vauxhall Vectra

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,198 cc

Y242 PBMMOT history

Y242 PBM is a red petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 53,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
53,086 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 PBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 PBM was last recorded at 53,086 miles on 23 May 2026, 699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,387 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
699 miles
Average per year
1,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,086 miles
  • 2025 – 52,387 miles
  • 2024 – 51,932 miles
  • 2023 – 50,531 miles
  • 2022 – 49,917 miles
  • 2021 – 49,492 miles
  • 2020 – 49,271 miles
  • 2019 – 48,199 miles
  • 2018 – 46,120 miles
  • 2017 – 44,252 miles
  • 2016 – 43,245 miles
  • 2015 – 41,380 miles
  • 2014 – 40,518 miles
  • 2013 – 40,004 miles
  • 2012 – 38,588 miles
  • 2011 – 36,297 miles
  • 2010 – 34,688 miles
  • 2009 – 33,072 miles
  • 2008 – 32,137 miles
  • 2007 – 31,134 miles
  • 2006 – 30,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,086 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    53,086 miles
    Test number
    502000152115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail53,086 miles (+699)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,086 miles
    Test number
    215577556555
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass52,387 miles (+455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    52,387 miles
    Test number
    486941771164
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

  4. Pass51,932 miles (+1,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,932 miles
    Test number
    836910893667
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Component Corroded

  5. Pass50,531 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    50,531 miles
    Test number
    972386555268
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothsides
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel component corroded

  6. Fail50,531 miles (+614)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,531 miles
    Test number
    170249210473
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothsides
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel component corroded

  7. Pass49,917 miles (+425)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    49,917 miles
    Test number
    355343778012
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass49,492 miles (+221)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    49,492 miles
    Test number
    910764928008
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass49,271 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,271 miles
    Test number
    448258064577
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail49,265 miles (+1,066)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,265 miles
    Test number
    765946379273
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass48,199 miles (+2,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    166269495381
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo coolant

  12. Pass46,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    425030109202
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail46,120 miles (+1,868)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    492080299393
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass44,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,252 miles
    Test number
    266321336187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has started to perish all round
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail44,252 miles (+1,007)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,252 miles
    Test number
    323773004535
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has started to perish all round
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass43,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,245 miles
    Test number
    963045417430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,245 miles (+1,865)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,245 miles
    Test number
    953457360062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass41,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,380 miles
    Test number
    207833555486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,380 miles (+862)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,380 miles
    Test number
    365933555127
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail40,518 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    158413844129
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO.S.R Body slightly damage

  21. Pass40,518 miles (+514)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    308103644159
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO.S.R Body slightly damage

  22. Pass40,004 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,004 miles
    Test number
    556162143144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,588 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,588 miles
    Test number
    175037042126
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass38,588 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,588 miles
    Test number
    586207342137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,297 miles (+1,609)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,297 miles
    Test number
    599087331197
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteOsr shock has a slight leak
    • NoteRear amber bulbs slight white light
    • NoteSticker in screen

  26. Pass34,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,688 miles
    Test number
    234697820416
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail34,688 miles (+1,616)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,688 miles
    Test number
    243087120485
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass33,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    411438529120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail33,072 miles (+935)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    772798829159
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteSlight play in steering tie rods

  30. Pass32,137 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,137 miles
    Test number
    502459728170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass31,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,134 miles
    Test number
    213822327176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail31,134 miles (+836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,134 miles
    Test number
    221132827419
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  33. Pass30,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,298 miles
    Test number
    253636016163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 PBM

Does Y242 PBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 PBM is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y242 PBM?
The MOT on Y242 PBM is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y242 PBM done?
Y242 PBM was recorded at 53,086 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 1,135 miles a year.
Has Y242 PBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 PBM has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y242 PBM 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 Y242 PBM find?
Y242 PBM passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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