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BJ08 FHG

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,163 mi
Last recorded123,163 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 123,163 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 120,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 115,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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) both front ()

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and piece of metal in tread

Pass 7 Feb 2020 108,668 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 108,211 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 108,211 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 102,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,302 miles

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

glow plug warning light on

service indicator light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,276 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,405 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

too clean to get smoke reading

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,149 miles

both rear tyres slghtly out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,608 miles

Front 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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BJ08 FHG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ08 FHG, 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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BJ08 FHG is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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