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AM08 GFE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,863 mi
Last recorded167,863 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 167,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 164,643 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 164,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 150,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,337 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 129,058 miles

Offside Front top mount on shock stiff

Fail 28 Oct 2020 129,058 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front top mount on shock stiff

Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,431 miles

light switch requires inestigation

Pass 27 Jun 2018 117,894 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 115,526 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 115,526 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,782 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 110,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 110,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 95,592 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,692 miles

windowscreen cracked but not in drivers view of road

Pass 14 Aug 2012 644,474 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,745 miles

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

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 GFE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GFE, 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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What year was AM08 GFE registered?

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

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The MOT history for AM08 GFE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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