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AO08 ECW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,724 mi
Last recorded168,724 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ECW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 168,724 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 168,724 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 168,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

lower engine mount worn

Pass 27 Jan 2022 148,158 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2020 142,970 miles

both outer sills slightly damaged.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 4 Mar 2020 142,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both outer sills slightly damaged.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 133,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 132,576 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 121,596 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 121,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside 'D' Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,421 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 73,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,425 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,738 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 48,738 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,448 miles

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

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

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

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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AO08 ECW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc 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 AO08 ECW, 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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AO08 ECW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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