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BV08 MGU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,447 mi
Last recorded97,447 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 MGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 97,447 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 88,499 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both side front wipers split

Pass 12 May 2014 82,688 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 77,936 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fornt wipers poor

slight play evident in steering rack/track rods

Fail 17 May 2013 77,911 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fornt wipers poor

slight play evident in steering rack/track rods

Pass 15 May 2012 73,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre has outter shoulder wear evident

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 May 2012 73,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside rear tyre has outter shoulder wear evident

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 20 May 2011 68,949 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 MGU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV08 MGU, 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 BV08 MGU registered?

BV08 MGU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is BV08 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 MGU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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