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MJ58 BUE

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,289 mi
Last recorded103,289 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 BUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 103,289 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv gaiters leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure not with cable tie (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 103,288 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment insecure locking device no split pin (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 0mm damaged disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv gaiters leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure not with cable tie (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 103,284 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounting arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

middle to rear exhaust flange corroded and heavily deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,393 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 96,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 89,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corroded under the car/oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,587 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,880 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 76,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,705 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,771 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,692 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,362 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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MJ58 BUE is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 71,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ58 BUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ58 BUE is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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