2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · PJ58 FMO
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 72,598 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ58 FMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 72,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ58 FMO 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 (PJ58 FMO) between January 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PJ58 FMO Mileage History
- 02/01/202461,896 mi
- 01/10/202465,910 mi+4,014 mi
- 08/10/202465,985 mi+75 mi
- 03/10/202572,596 mi+6,611 mi
- 03/10/202572,598 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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