2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · FH08 GMZ
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 116,886 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH08 GMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/02/2025
- 116,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH08 GMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (FH08 GMZ) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FH08 GMZ Mileage History
- 30/01/2023103,473 mi
- 31/01/2023103,473 mi
- 01/02/2024110,160 mi+6,687 mi
- 01/02/2024110,160 mi
- 01/02/2025116,886 mi+6,726 mi
Average of roughly 6,684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vectra C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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