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NV08 VVJ

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,190 mi
Last recorded72,190 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 VVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,190 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 72,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,248 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,555 miles

both front tyre treads worn on edges and close to the legal limit

Fail 6 Feb 2015 62,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre treads worn on edges and close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,441 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 41,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,408 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,089 miles

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

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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NV08 VVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 NV08 VVJ, 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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What year was NV08 VVJ registered?

NV08 VVJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is NV08 VVJ safe to buy?

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