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E16 OWL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,162 mi
Last recorded150,162 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 OWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 150,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 147,504 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 144,810 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 142,451 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2022 142,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Number plate damaged

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 140,584 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 140,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,843 miles

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

engine has a slight oil leak

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low

Pass 9 Jan 2020 135,255 miles

front brake discs are slightly pitted

front brake pads are low

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2019 130,500 miles

offside front top mount has slight movement

Pass 22 Feb 2018 123,857 miles

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

engine has a slight oil leak

front brake disc are pitted

front brake pads are getting low

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,010 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 114,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,613 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 111,613 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 102,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

damage to front bumper

front nearside seat belt slow to retract

offside and nearside door mirrors damaged

tow bar fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2013 102,537 miles

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

damage to front bumper

front nearside seat belt slow to retract

offside and nearside door mirrors damaged

tow bar fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,319 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s washer poor

o/s outer sill damaged

rear fog light lens damaged

service light on

Fail 18 Apr 2012 85,319 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s washer poor

o/s outer sill damaged

rear fog light lens damaged

service light on

Fail 3 May 2011 64,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced movemnt in n/s/f track rod end - requires attention asap!

damage to n/s sill

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

inspection lamp illuminated on dash

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r fog light lens broken

rear tyres age cracking

signs of rubbing on n/s/f driveshaft & brake hose

Pass 3 May 2011 64,579 miles

advanced movemnt in n/s/f track rod end - requires attention asap!

damage to n/s sill

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

inspection lamp illuminated on dash

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r fog light lens broken

rear tyres age cracking

signs of rubbing on n/s/f driveshaft & brake hose

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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E16 OWL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E16 OWL, 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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E16 OWL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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