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BK08 GBO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,391 mi
Last recorded157,391 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 GBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 157,391 miles

2 different tyres sizes fitted to van

both rear brake pipes corroded

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 May 2019 157,390 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

2 different tyres sizes fitted to van

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

both rear brake pipes corroded

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Jan 2019 157,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 139,095 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear nearside rear outer side wall damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 139,095 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear nearside rear outer side wall damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 127,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,193 miles

both rear brake hose ferrals becoming corroded

n/s seatbelt becoming slow retracting

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

power steering fluid overfilled

various minor oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2015 11,893 miles

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

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

both rear brake hose ferrals becoming corroded

n/s seatbelt becoming slow retracting

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

power steering fluid overfilled

various minor oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,088 miles

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

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,759 miles

o/s fr brake slight bind

Fail 12 Mar 2012 91,759 miles

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

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

o/s fr brake slight bind

Fail 8 Apr 2011 86,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,858 miles

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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BK08 GBO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BK08 GBO, 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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BK08 GBO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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