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BV08 OLJ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,354 mi
Last recorded110,354 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 110,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 110,354 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 100,323 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lens broken (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 29 May 2019 100,323 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lens broken (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 94,120 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 94,100 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 87,672 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 87,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 83,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,136 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 76,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f top mount sticking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,340 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,225 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 54,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,116 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside rear sliding door only opens from the inside

spanner warning light on

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 OLJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

BV08 OLJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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