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BJ57 FHU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,578 mi
Last recorded142,578 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 FHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 142,578 miles

Coolant leak

front to rear tyre size is different

spare wheel missing

Fail 21 Aug 2014 142,578 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

front to rear tyre size is different

spare wheel missing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 127,740 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

brake pedal feels spongey

centre stop light not working

emissions clean to test

gear cables secured by tie raps

nearside mirror glass cracked but does not seriously effect the drivers view to rear

Fail 5 Aug 2013 127,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

brake pedal feels spongey

centre stop light not working

emissions clean to test

gear cables secured by tie raps

nearside mirror glass cracked but does not seriously effect the drivers view to rear

Fail 9 Jan 2012 143,668 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 143,668 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 115,171 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BJ57 FHU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BJ57 FHU, 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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What year was BJ57 FHU registered?

BJ57 FHU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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