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BT08 RSO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,448 mi
Last recorded230,448 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 RSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 230,448 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 218,858 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess incorrect bolt fitted (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 218,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess incorrect bolt fitted (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 209,338 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

incorrect bolt fitted in lower rear engine mount

slight coolant leak above gearbox

Fail 4 Mar 2024 209,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight coolant leak above gearbox

Pass 1 Mar 2023 200,191 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 190,195 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 182,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 182,129 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 179,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 173,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 168,704 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 168,685 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 159,867 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 150,439 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 150,439 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 143,662 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 143,662 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 136,731 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 123,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 123,494 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 86,557 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CUT OUT ON EDGES BAD

N/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,934 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 54,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RSO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RSO, 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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BT08 RSO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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