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BL08 FAM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,983 mi
Last recorded105,983 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 105,983 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 105,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 98,075 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 98,075 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 89,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 89,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,101 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 80,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,178 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front and rear brake discs lipped

o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack inner joints slight play

o/s/r fog lamp damage

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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BL08 FAM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BL08 FAM, 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 BL08 FAM registered?

BL08 FAM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is BL08 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 FAM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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