MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?
Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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