2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · FD08 RNY
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 86,733 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD08 RNY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2022
- 86,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD08 RNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (FD08 RNY) between May 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance not tested due to condition of the tyres (1.2.1 (g))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple holes due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
FD08 RNY Mileage History
- 31/05/202286,628 mi
- 06/06/202286,733 mi+105 mi
Average of roughly 6,125 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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