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BV08 OBT

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,666 mi
Last recorded162,666 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 162,666 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 159,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 154,036 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 147,576 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 143,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All but offside rear near excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both but offside near excessive

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside loading door handle defective

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 143,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, offside rear nearing excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side Loading door cannot be opened from outside the vehicl

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 124,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 107,077 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 100,746 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 92,094 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 92,089 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 May 2016 79,884 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,229 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,456 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,563 miles

has acut in side wall but not through to cords

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 OBT 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 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 BV08 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

BV08 OBT is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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