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2008 VAUXHALL VECTRA
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- Registration ML08DXJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VECTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expired 19 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,671 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,469 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front wheel bearings slightly noisy
6 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front wheel bearings slightly noisy
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,072 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017 19 Jun 202620 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance illumination poor (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance illumination poor (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,416 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2016 19 Jun 202621 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,236 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016 19 Jun 202625 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,122 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
25 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,772 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
11 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
20 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,842 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 44,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,888 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,297 MI
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ML08DXJ was registered on 2008-03-26
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