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A17 SCE

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,408 mi
Last recorded125,408 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 125,408 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 125,217 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 124,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 122,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 122,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 117,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2017 117,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 108,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2015 93,657 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 75,963 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 58,575 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 58,253 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 49,145 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,761 miles

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

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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A17 SCE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A17 SCE, 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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What year was A17 SCE registered?

A17 SCE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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