2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · SX57 CPY
2008 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 57,786 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,786 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.
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SX57 CPY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 26/01/2024
- 57,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX57 CPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Vectra (SX57 CPY) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SX57 CPY Mileage History
- 24/01/202251,337 mi
- 12/01/202352,114 mi+777 mi
- 26/01/202352,152 mi+38 mi
- 26/01/202457,786 mi+5,634 mi
Average of roughly 3,218 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vectra C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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