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AO08 FHJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,437 mi
Last recorded241,437 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 241,437 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - sill - jack points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 221,323 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 218,646 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 208,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2023 208,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2022 204,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2021 200,388 miles

glow plug warning light on

service light on

Fail 18 May 2021 200,388 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges ecu (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

expansion tank loose

glow plug warning light on

service light on

Pass 25 Jun 2019 198,932 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 196,904 miles

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

centre stop inop

horn tone

park brake efforts low

Pass 18 Jul 2017 192,353 miles

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

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

park brake only just mrt requirments

Fail 18 Jul 2017 192,353 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure FOULING ON TYRE (3.5.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

park brake only just mrt requirments

Pass 18 Jul 2016 177,122 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

front tyres starting to wear

Fail 18 Jul 2016 177,122 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened all (3.5.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres starting to wear

Pass 15 Jul 2015 159,909 miles

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 159,909 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 145,755 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 145,755 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 135,553 miles

Slight freeplay in both rack arms

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2012 125,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center rear brake not illuminating

Fail 28 Jun 2012 125,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

center rear brake not illuminating

Pass 29 Jun 2011 116,025 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 116,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 2 Apr 2011 116,009 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs worn

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

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 FHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AO08 FHJ, 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 FHJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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