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488 LG

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,121 mi
Last recorded57,121 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 LG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 57,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch from engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 57,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch from engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 57,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch from engine bay and end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 56,621 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 56,621 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre cracking close to reaching cord

Pass 23 Aug 2023 55,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 54,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,633 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,677 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,146 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 50,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,852 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 47,851 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,437 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,282 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,447 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,902 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 23,902 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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488 LG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 83,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 488 LG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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488 LG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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