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2008 VAUXHALL VECTRA
General Information
- Registration AP08BJF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VECTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 159,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,753 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre ON LIMIT !!!!!
6 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,760 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020 13 Jun 202616 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,281 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge
- slight bind both rear wheels
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,690 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018 13 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,816 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)
13 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,974 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016 13 Jun 20268 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,974 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015 13 Jun 20267 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 103,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,762 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,762 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,484 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013 13 Jun 202616 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 86,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,416 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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AP08BJF was registered on 2008-05-12
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