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AM08 FOK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,004 mi
Last recorded196,004 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 196,004 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake travel!

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2022 196,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake travel!

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2021 195,029 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 188,175 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front rack boot damp with oil

Rear brake discs backing plate holed and corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

lower engine mount worn and split

Pass 16 Feb 2019 180,228 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine, gearbox and box steering rack boots damp with oil

Pass 16 Feb 2018 174,683 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 174,683 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 169,161 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 169,154 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 159,489 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 159,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 152,122 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 149,101 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 149,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 148,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 148,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 129,444 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,618 miles

engine light on

Fail 22 Mar 2011 67,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

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 FOK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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