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BJ08 FHY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,640 mi
Last recorded152,640 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2026 152,640 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2026 151,860 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 136,184 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 134,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 124,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 119,972 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 119,817 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 115,196 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 110,489 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 110,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 100,230 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 100,213 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 100,130 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,096 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,221 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,711 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,282 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 39,282 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FHY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ08 FHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 FHY registered?

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

Is BJ08 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 FHY shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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