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AM08 FMF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,026 mi
Last recorded153,026 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 FMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 153,026 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Imbalance in rear brakes

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Strut mount worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tow bar and fixings corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2023 153,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Imbalance in rear brakes

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Strut mount worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tow bar and fixings corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 140,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top mount worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 140,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top mount worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 131,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively fixing bolts (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 127,771 miles

Both rear brake hoses twisted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,807 miles

Play in inner steering

Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,605 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 63,413 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake disc corroded on insides

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,413 miles

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)

front brake disc corroded on insides

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,275 miles

steering slightly noisy opration

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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AM08 FMF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM08 FMF, 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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AM08 FMF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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