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2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · FM57 FHH

FM57 FHH

2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22/02/2008. Recorded mileage 215,601 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL VECTRA
Year / Origin
2008 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 18/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
215,601 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1910cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2008 Vauxhall Vectra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 September 2025 at 215,601 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results across the available history. Mileage sits at 215,601 against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 11,978 miles per year and reflecting typical use for a fleet-style saloon of this era. The record shows steady annual accumulation: 192,040 miles at the January 2023 failure, 192,050 at the retest the same day, 202,149 by December 2023, 209,283 in September 2024, and 215,601 by September 2025. A same-day fail and pass on 9 January 2023 at near-identical mileages suggests an administrative or minor pre-check correction rather than a mechanical defect, as both entries log no faults. The DVSA data flags no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across any test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of subframe and sill integrity given the vehicle's age and 215k mileage, as MOT passes do not capture incipient rust outside test thresholds. Verify service history for timing belt, clutch, and gearbox wear, since high-mileage Vectra drivetrains accrue fatigue absent from MOT records.

FM57 FHH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
  • 215,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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FM57 FHH Mileage History

  1. 09/01/2023192,040 mi
  2. 09/01/2023192,050 mi+10 mi
  3. 15/12/2023202,149 mi+10,099 mi
  4. 20/09/2024209,283 mi+7,134 mi
  5. 08/09/2025215,601 mi+6,318 mi

Average of roughly 8,845 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FM57 FHH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 19:49
MOT Analysis

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 (FM57 FHH) between January 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 September 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster excessively worn brake pad clip (1.1.18 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both across back axle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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