2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9L Diesel · PR08 JAM
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2008. Recorded mileage 128,719 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
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PR08 JAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 128,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PR08 JAM 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 (PR08 JAM) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure 2X mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
PR08 JAM Mileage History
- 12/04/2024116,182 mi
- 15/04/2024116,182 mi
- 16/04/2025121,458 mi+5,276 mi
- 16/04/2025121,458 mi
- 08/04/2026128,719 mi+7,261 mi
Average of roughly 6,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
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