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FD08 GNU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,560 mi
Last recorded20,560 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 GNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 20,560 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 20,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 20,086 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 19,472 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 19,275 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 19,275 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 17,699 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 17,342 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 16,127 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 14,461 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 13,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 10,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 8,601 miles

sofa/seat in cargo area

Pass 16 Jun 2012 6,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 4,189 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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FD08 GNU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FD08 GNU, 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 FD08 GNU registered?

FD08 GNU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is FD08 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 GNU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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