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EF08 GFV

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,270 mi
Last recorded79,270 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 GFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 79,270 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 79,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,984 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 78,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 78,105 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,650 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,009 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,849 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,857 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 74,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,126 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,285 miles

front wiper blades slightly smeary

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

n/s/f tyre starting to get low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,873 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,621 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 60,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,049 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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EF08 GFV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF08 GFV, 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 EF08 GFV registered?

EF08 GFV is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is EF08 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 GFV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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