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BT08 RVP

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

229,650 mi
Last recorded229,650 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 RVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 229,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 229,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 201,244 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 170,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 144,197 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 107,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,818 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,644 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 RVP is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP registered?

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

Is BT08 RVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 RVP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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