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BF08 MSV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,974 mi
Last recorded142,974 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 142,974 miles

Both front inner steering rack joints have slight play.

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Front brake pads have 3000 miles remaining approximately.

Hazard switch intermittent.

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))

Rear brake discs corroded.

n/s sliding door missing (nothing in vehicle likely to fall out)

n/s/f washer poor/provides minimal washer fluid.

n/s/r caliper (handbrake arm) partially seized.

n/s/r light unit damaged.

n/s/r tyre perished/worn on edges.

Fail 17 Oct 2023 142,974 miles

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

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

Both front inner steering rack joints have slight play.

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Front brake pads have 3000 miles remaining approximately.

Hazard switch intermittent.

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))

Rear brake discs corroded.

n/s sliding door missing (nothing in vehicle likely to fall out)

n/s/f washer poor/provides minimal washer fluid.

n/s/r caliper (handbrake arm) partially seized.

n/s/r light unit damaged.

n/s/r tyre perished/worn on edges.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 137,515 miles

Both front inner steering rack joints have slight play.

Hazard switch intermittent.

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))

Rear brake discs corroded.

n/s/f washer poor/provides minimal washer fluid.

n/s/r light unit damaged.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 131,138 miles

Offside Rear o.s front tyre 2mm getting low

both front inner track rods have slight play in ball joints

hazard light button stiff to operate

n.s rear indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

Fail 13 Oct 2021 130,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear o.s front tyre 2mm getting low

hazard light button stiff to operate

n.s rear indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear brake caliper, brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 124,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear brake caliper, brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear brake caliper, brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 121,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 121,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 109,106 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 109,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,093 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 93,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 80,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,480 miles

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

N/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 70,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

N/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,308 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,974 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,224 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2011 31,192 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BF08 MSV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF08 MSV, 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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BF08 MSV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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