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A1 BJN

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,018 mi
Last recorded78,018 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 78,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 78,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 78,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 77,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 75,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,502 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 73,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,775 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,604 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 66,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 62,050 miles

Rear both tyres wearing edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 62,050 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,518 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,038 miles

Front Both front Tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Sep 2015 53,038 miles

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

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

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

Front Both front Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,157 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,731 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,791 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,043 miles

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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A1 BJN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A1 BJN, 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 A1 BJN registered?

A1 BJN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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