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AL08 BUS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,074 mi
Last recorded179,074 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL08 BUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 179,074 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 179,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe burst under test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2025 177,975 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 176,607 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 174,782 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 174,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2022 173,185 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 170,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 170,566 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 168,666 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 168,666 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 11 May 2017 168,658 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Central Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear brake pipe as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 164,635 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 164,635 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 149,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 138,350 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 129,156 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 129,156 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,599 miles

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,201 miles

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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AL08 BUS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AL08 BUS, 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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AL08 BUS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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