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BT08 RHE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,069 mi
Last recorded159,069 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 RHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 159,069 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 153,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 146,245 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Fail 31 Jan 2023 146,245 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Pass 27 Jan 2022 138,395 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 138,391 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 130,910 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear o/s handbrake showing low effort at rear wheel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 25 Jun 2019 123,709 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 123,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,293 miles

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs (inner faces) slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,043 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,203 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 72,876 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise slight play steering rack ends

Pass 4 May 2011 38,545 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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BT08 RHE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT08 RHE, 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 BT08 RHE registered?

BT08 RHE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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