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SV08 LCJ

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Petrol 2405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,132 mi
Last recorded88,132 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 LCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,405cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2025 88,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 81,527 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,069 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 72,442 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 70,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,316 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 69,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 68,274 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 68,274 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,069 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,773 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 61,773 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 59,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 53,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 49,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perished on walls

exhaust front pipe flexy leaking

park brake leaver has a lot of travell

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,648 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perished on walls

exhaust front pipe flexy leaking

park brake leaver has a lot of travell

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,073 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2012 28,064 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2011 21,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SV08 LCJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 2,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV08 LCJ, 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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SV08 LCJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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