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FP08 GME

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,499 mi
Last recorded117,499 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 GME
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,499 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers over both outer sills

uneven tyre tread wear on both rear

Pass 5 Jul 2018 114,603 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe above fuel tank slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder feathering. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder feathering. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 114,603 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure 2x exhaust brackets broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe above fuel tank slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder feathering. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder feathering. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 108,291 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 108,278 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,420 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 97,418 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,716 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,655 miles

exhaust flexi mesh adrift

slight movement in front drop links

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 14,204 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,814 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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FP08 GME is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FP08 GME, 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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FP08 GME is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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