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AC08 VBL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

264,411 mi
Last recorded264,411 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 VBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 264,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers seat has play

undertray broken

Pass 13 Apr 2018 255,627 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

chips in windscreen

eml is on

nsf tyre sidewall worn

rear brake pipes have been painted /sprayed preventing full inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2018 255,627 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

chips in windscreen

eml is on

nsf tyre sidewall worn

rear brake pipes have been painted /sprayed preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2017 237,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine undertray insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2017 237,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine undertray insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2016 222,779 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 200,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

srevice light on

Pass 2 Apr 2015 200,288 miles

srevice light on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 183,917 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2014 183,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2013 156,098 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 156,095 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 123,558 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 89,415 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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AC08 VBL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC08 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC08 VBL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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