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FP08 MDV

2008 Vauxhall Vectra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

149,645 mi
Last recorded149,645 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vectra83,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 MDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2019 149,645 miles

Emissions not tested Major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component leaking At steering rack gaitor. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 120,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 120,692 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust bracket missing . (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack gaitor . (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,225 miles

Front front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 87,225 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (7.3.A.1)

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

Front front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 73,959 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,958 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 73,927 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Pass 24 Oct 2015 71,992 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 71,992 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 67,553 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2014 58,807 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 58,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,852 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,856 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,822 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 MDV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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