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2008 VAUXHALL VECTRA
General Information
- Registration AM08PVJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VECTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 31 May 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 123,671 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Corrosion underneath
- Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 123,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion underneath
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,048 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,118 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,463 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
14 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
19 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,554 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides soft (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,323 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,046 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
13 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,317 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear shock absorbers weak
12 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear shock absorbers weak
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,105 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- advise front exhaust flexible joint deteriorating
- advise centre bracket broke but still well mounted
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,456 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from drivers view to front passenger seat
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,609 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202617 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
4 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,481 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,983 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,480 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013 11 Jun 20268 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,162 MI
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AM08PVJ was registered on 2008-04-13
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