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FD08 GTF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,482 mi
Last recorded87,482 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 GTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 87,482 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 79,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 79,893 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 73,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 68,005 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 68,003 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 62,667 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,786 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 61,782 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,262 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 60,480 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 60,480 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 59,444 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,276 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,912 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,266 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,067 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,430 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 37,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,184 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 29,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,132 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 22,033 miles

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2011 14,329 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Some play evident in n/ inner track rod end-not considered excessive.

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 GTF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FD08 GTF, 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 GTF registered?

FD08 GTF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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