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BV08 MFA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,073 mi
Last recorded140,073 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 MFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 140,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

n/s/flexi hose slightly twisted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 140,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

n/s/flexi hose slightly twisted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 139,565 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LAMP (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

ENG OIL LOW

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

SERVICE LAMP ON

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 92,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Smoke test to clean to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 62,286 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 50,643 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 50,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,751 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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BV08 MFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BV08 MFA, 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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BV08 MFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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