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FB57 KJF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,063 mi
Last recorded112,063 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 112,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bracket on engine has snapped bolt

engine oily

engine warning light on dash

knocking noise from o/s/f wheel

n/s/r bumper corner has tape on

n/s/r reverse light cluster missing

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 15 Nov 2012 112,063 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brakes ; front & rear discs corroding

drives view ; o/s wiper arm requires

driveshafts : *** o/s outer c.v. gaiter minor split ,leaking grease , close to brake , rcommend attention ***

slightly smokey during emissions test

wheel nuts covered

Pass 14 Aug 2012 112,045 miles

damage to n/s/r bumper

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

dampness to pipe lower front of engine

e.m.l on this possably will be a failure in the future

exhaust front pipe feels loose

n/s reverse light lens missing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scuffed / tyre getting low

oil leak

some corosion to rear brake discs

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 13 Aug 2012 112,045 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to n/s/r bumper

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

dampness to pipe lower front of engine

e.m.l on this possably will be a failure in the future

exhaust front pipe feels loose

n/s reverse light lens missing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall scuffed / tyre getting low

oil leak

some corosion to rear brake discs

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,489 miles

Slight play in both nearside and offside inner track rod ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 86,489 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight play in both nearside and offside inner track rod ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KJF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KJF, 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 KJF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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