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FB57 CHY

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,371 mi
Last recorded170,371 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 CHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2023 170,371 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 169,381 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 169,381 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs cable rooted wrongly and rubbing roll bar link (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 167,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 167,675 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 164,332 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 167,266 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 167,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 150,993 miles

both mirrors damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2018 150,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both mirrors damaged

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 7 Jul 2017 136,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge and inner surfaces rusted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing unevenly ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside body damage - trim missing

Oil leak ()

wiper blades splitting at ends

Fail 6 Jul 2017 136,372 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge and inner surfaces rusted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing unevenly ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside body damage - trim missing

Oil leak ()

wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 18 Jul 2016 128,887 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,145 miles

Nail in offside front tyre.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 104,938 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,636 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,496 miles

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,797 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 76,932 miles

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

offside mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,932 miles

offside mirror glass slightly damaged

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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FB57 CHY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FB57 CHY, 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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FB57 CHY is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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