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BJ58 FTV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

233,492 mi
Last recorded233,492 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 FTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 233,492 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 233,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 226,135 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated / worn - ( cracking rubber bush ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive - ( mist ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - ( offside front inner tie rod - rack ) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively - ( parking brake grabbing - nearside rear ) (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 226,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated / worn - ( cracking rubber bush ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working - ( offside dim ) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive - ( mist ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) - ( offside front inner tie rod - rack ) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively - ( parking brake grabbing - nearside rear ) (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 212,791 miles

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

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2021 212,791 miles

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

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 210,304 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 210,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 209,726 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 205,610 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 205,610 miles

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 194,495 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 194,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 185,050 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 185,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 178,877 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 165,905 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2013 165,900 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 148,484 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 126,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 125,857 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BJ58 FTV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 BJ58 FTV, 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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BJ58 FTV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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