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2008 VAUXHALL VECTRA
General Information
- Registration SW08OVY
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VECTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,633 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Oil leak engine ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak engine ()
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,543 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- Both front tyres and o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Rear exhaust mounting detached (system still adequately supported)
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,963 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,175 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,666 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2015 12 Jun 20265 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
27 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,779 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,739 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2013 12 Jun 202629 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,129 MI
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SW08OVY was registered on 2008-07-14
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