2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · GJ58 MTZ
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 90,552 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GJ58 MTZ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 90,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ58 MTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (GJ58 MTZ) between October 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GJ58 MTZ Mileage History
- 13/10/201126,692 mi
- 13/10/201126,692 mi
- 03/10/201236,268 mi+9,576 mi
- 04/10/201342,876 mi+6,608 mi
- 04/10/201342,876 mi
- 10/09/201449,189 mi+6,313 mi
- 18/09/201449,189 mi
- 22/09/201555,941 mi+6,752 mi
- 22/09/201555,941 mi
- 13/10/201664,077 mi+8,136 mi
- 04/10/201771,274 mi+7,197 mi
- 11/10/201771,308 mi+34 mi
- 11/10/201771,308 mi
- 08/10/201877,737 mi+6,429 mi
- 02/10/201983,632 mi+5,895 mi
- 10/10/201983,905 mi+273 mi
- 30/09/202085,935 mi+2,030 mi
- 12/10/202186,410 mi+475 mi
- 19/10/202186,422 mi+12 mi
- 30/09/202286,688 mi+266 mi
- 02/10/202386,939 mi+251 mi
- 17/10/202486,979 mi+40 mi
- 17/10/202486,979 mi
- 17/10/202587,045 mi+66 mi
- 23/10/202587,053 mi+8 mi
- 20/10/202690,545 mi+3,492 mi
- 23/10/202690,552 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,249 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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