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AP08 FZE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,908 mi
Last recorded223,908 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 FZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 223,908 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2022 223,905 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 218,656 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 218,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 209,358 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 198,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 176,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake as a low reading of 16%

pedal rubbers worn

Fail 17 Nov 2016 176,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16c 107/105t (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake as a low reading of 16%

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 3 Sep 2015 167,728 miles

oil leak

pedal rubbers worn

Fail 1 Sep 2015 167,728 miles

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

oil leak

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 3 Oct 2014 150,396 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

pedal ruibbers worn

Fail 2 Oct 2014 150,396 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

pedal ruibbers worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 122,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside wiper arm req repositioning

pedal rubbers worn

Fail 30 Jul 2012 90,461 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside wiper arm req repositioning

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,393 miles

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

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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AP08 FZE 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 62.5%.

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 AP08 FZE, 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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AP08 FZE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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