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P999 ELJ

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 ELJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 87,838 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 87,835 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance on performance test of front axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame likely to fail nearside suspension arm mounting area holed by corrosion and weakened (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,091 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 81,089 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,418 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 73,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 67,242 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 67,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,375 miles

advise front brakes imbalanced

Fail 16 Sep 2022 58,375 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise front brakes imbalanced

Pass 8 Sep 2021 51,918 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 51,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,456 miles

advise front brake discs corroded inner side

Fail 9 Sep 2020 48,456 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear and offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise front brake discs corroded inner side

advise offside rear tyre split on tread

Pass 7 Sep 2019 44,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 44,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,480 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 29,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,974 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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P999 ELJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 46,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P999 ELJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 25 October 2013.

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