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B1 RGV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,331 mi
Last recorded192,331 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 RGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 192,331 miles

3rd upper stop lamp not working

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material a.b.s pump to n/s/f caliper flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material a.b.s pump to o/s/f caliper flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn at the upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill crushed not split

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn at the upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill crushed not split

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing/ worn away

Pass 1 Nov 2024 188,705 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sills damaged

slight corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2024 188,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sills damaged

slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2023 184,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight lift in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 184,407 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r beam axle flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beam axle flexi to n/s/r caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight lift in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r beam axle flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beam axle flexi to o/s/r caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2022 179,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to n/s/r caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to o/s/r caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 179,903 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to n/s/r caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to o/s/r caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 174,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 169,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 169,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 163,232 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 156,572 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 149,383 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 142,020 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 142,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 134,804 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 125,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 115,925 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 87,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom engine cover fitted restricting inspection

front brake discs slightly worn

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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B1 RGV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B1 RGV, 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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B1 RGV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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