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FP08 LMJ

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,035 mi
Last recorded69,035 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 LMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,035 miles

front brakediscs scored and corroded

offside front tyre wearing badly at inner edge of tread

Fail 21 Oct 2013 69,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakediscs scored and corroded

offside front tyre wearing badly at inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Sep 2012 53,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 53,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 32,739 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LMJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LMJ, 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 FP08 LMJ registered?

FP08 LMJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is FP08 LMJ safe to buy?

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