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VAUXHALL

VECTRA GSI V6 · Red

SB53 HWG
VAUXHALL SB53 HWG
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Sep 2024
First reg31 Oct 2003
Mileage111,991 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

22 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 26 May 2026.

PASSED · 20 Sep 2023
Test date20 Sep 2023
Expiry19 Sep 2024
Test number179551413035
Mileage111,991 mi
Advisorysurface corrosion on all brake discs
Advisoryall underbody and suspension components covered in underseal / difficult to c/o full inspection
MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 18 Sep 2023
Test date18 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number785978214432
Mileage111,991 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisorysurface corrosion on all brake discs
Advisoryall underbody and suspension components covered in underseal / difficult to c/o full inspection
MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 30 Jan 2023
Test date30 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number292101185289
Mileage111,989 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt slow to retract
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorLower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to rear at rear of front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Jul 2021
Test date30 Jul 2021
Expiry29 Jul 2022
Test number146649773432
Mileage98,626 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at "Y" peace (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 May 2021
Test date4 May 2021
Expiry
Test number348960103116
Mileage98,617 mi
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components are corroded
AdvisoryRear suspension components are slightly deteriorated
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak at engine
PASSED · 6 Apr 2020
Test date6 Apr 2020
Expiry12 Apr 2021
Test number954938893837
Mileage94,146 mi
PASSED · 27 Mar 2019
Test date27 Mar 2019
Expiry12 Apr 2020
Test number389059278241
Mileage87,589 mi
PASSED · 13 Apr 2018
Test date13 Apr 2018
Expiry12 Apr 2019
Test number799843249351
Mileage84,530 mi
Advisoryfuel filter has slight dampness round it
Advisoryall brake disc corroded due to not beening used
PASSED · 22 Mar 2017
Test date22 Mar 2017
Expiry21 Mar 2018
Test number250272417804
Mileage83,149 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front macpherson strut swelling and misting of oil
AdvisoryOffside Front macpherson strut swelling and misting of oil
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 22 Mar 2017
Test date22 Mar 2017
Expiry
Test number514931292400
Mileage83,148 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front macpherson strut swelling and misting of oil
AdvisoryOffside Front macpherson strut swelling and misting of oil
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm (4.1.E.1)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2016
Test date21 Apr 2016
Expiry17 May 2017
Test number432982047454
Mileage75,208 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 21 Apr 2016
Test date21 Apr 2016
Expiry
Test number427735266161
Mileage75,208 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 5 May 2015
Test date5 May 2015
Expiry17 May 2016
Test number597795525158
Mileage69,768 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 5 May 2015
Test date5 May 2015
Expiry
Test number467985925135
Mileage69,768 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 7 May 2014
Test date7 May 2014
Expiry17 May 2015
Test number519007524106
Mileage65,443 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAILED · 7 May 2014
Test date7 May 2014
Expiry
Test number749107524180
Mileage65,443 mi
FailNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FailOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 17 May 2013
Test date17 May 2013
Expiry17 May 2014
Test number337287133140
Mileage59,658 mi
AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 13 May 2013
Test date13 May 2013
Expiry
Test number709003733196
Mileage59,658 mi
FailExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 18 May 2012
Test date18 May 2012
Expiry17 May 2013
Test number577239732131
Mileage52,965 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredboth rear exhaust boxes outer skin breaking off
PASSED · 9 Mar 2011
Test date9 Mar 2011
Expiry8 Mar 2012
Test number609128861036
Mileage45,501 mi
User Enterednearside rear tyre slight wear noted on inner edge
User Enteredoffside rear tyre slight wear noted on inner edge
PASSED · 29 Oct 2010
Test date29 Oct 2010
Expiry31 Oct 2011
Test number804362800308
Mileage43,308 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredboth rear tyres wearing on inside edge ( keep under observation )
User Enteredslight wear in n/s steering rack side tube
FAILED · 27 Oct 2010
Test date27 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number211100900325
Mileage43,308 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredboth rear tyres wearing on inside edge ( keep under observation )
User Enteredslight wear in n/s steering rack side tube
User Enteredadvise that metal brake pipes going to rear should be cleaned & protected
FAILED · 27 Oct 2009
Test date27 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number812100209302
Mileage34,131 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 27 Oct 2009
Test date27 Oct 2009
Expiry31 Oct 2010
Test number422790909389
Mileage34,131 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 15 Oct 2008
Test date15 Oct 2008
Expiry31 Oct 2009
Test number513349188206
Mileage25,429 mi
PASSED · 18 Oct 2007
Test date18 Oct 2007
Expiry31 Oct 2008
Test number673921097275
Mileage23,443 mi
PASSED · 31 Oct 2006
Test date31 Oct 2006
Expiry31 Oct 2007
Test number672094106339
Mileage19,603 mi