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Vauxhall Vectra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,198 cc

Y208 RJUMOT history

Y208 RJU is a blue petrol Vauxhall Vectra first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 136,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,555 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 RJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 RJU was last recorded at 136,555 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,550 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,555 miles
  • 2025 – 136,292 miles
  • 2024 – 136,138 miles
  • 2023 – 135,869 miles
  • 2022 – 135,708 miles
  • 2021 – 135,459 miles
  • 2020 – 133,667 miles
  • 2019 – 129,063 miles
  • 2018 – 120,928 miles
  • 2017 – 114,768 miles
  • 2016 – 109,000 miles
  • 2015 – 102,747 miles
  • 2014 – 94,476 miles
  • 2013 – 88,033 miles
  • 2012 – 82,632 miles
  • 2011 – 75,467 miles
  • 2010 – 68,976 miles
  • 2009 – 66,566 miles
  • 2008 – 59,905 miles
  • 2007 – 51,706 miles
  • 2006 – 43,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,555 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear after joint at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,555 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,555 miles
    Test number
    298039910599
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,550 miles (+258)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,550 miles
    Test number
    123404671530
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,292 miles (+154)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,292 miles
    Test number
    710003807662
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,138 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,138 miles
    Test number
    680182928615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,869 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,869 miles
    Test number
    551943241482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,708 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,708 miles
    Test number
    474600944684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,698 miles (+239)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,698 miles
    Test number
    878687924500
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (rear mtg) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (rear mtg) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,459 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,459 miles
    Test number
    327971124563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail135,427 miles (+1,760)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,427 miles
    Test number
    285122611480
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake spring to back plate (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass133,667 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    133,667 miles
    Test number
    352447151031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear after joint at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail133,666 miles (+4,603)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,666 miles
    Test number
    975139047269
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear after joint at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass129,063 miles (+8,135)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,063 miles
    Test number
    247390165649
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass120,928 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,928 miles
    Test number
    908325728013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,768 miles (+5,768)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,768 miles
    Test number
    984812903099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,000 miles
    Test number
    467654631000
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit X 2 edges worn bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL INNER SURFACE x 4 DISCS (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail109,000 miles (+6,253)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,000 miles
    Test number
    211584328327
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit X 2 edges worn bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL INNER SURFACE x 4 DISCS (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass102,747 miles (+8,271)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,747 miles
    Test number
    119302955131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,476 miles (+6,443)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    265713554145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,033 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,033 miles
    Test number
    706601063180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,614 miles (+4,982)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,614 miles
    Test number
    476150253177
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass82,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,632 miles
    Test number
    426113672118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,632 miles (+7,165)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,632 miles
    Test number
    936623772108
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass75,467 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,467 miles
    Test number
    286569821436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,405 miles (+6,429)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,405 miles
    Test number
    239123721101
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass68,976 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,976 miles
    Test number
    660893530149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,566 miles
    Test number
    863540439343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,566 miles (+6,661)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,566 miles
    Test number
    382899429303
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass59,905 miles (+8,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    59,905 miles
    Test number
    250538838389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass51,706 miles (+8,025)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,706 miles
    Test number
    421850047487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass43,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,681 miles
    Test number
    270545136326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail43,681 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,681 miles
    Test number
    482445736427
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteO/side h/brake cable return spring broken.

Questions about Y208 RJU

Does Y208 RJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y208 RJU is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y208 RJU?
The MOT on Y208 RJU is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y208 RJU done?
Y208 RJU was recorded at 136,555 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,691 miles a year.
Has Y208 RJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 RJU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y208 RJU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y208 RJU find?
Y208 RJU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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