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FD08 PBU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

208,132 mi
Last recorded208,132 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 PBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 208,132 miles

Front front radiator cross member damaged

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front subframe support bar corroded

Fail 12 May 2023 208,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front front radiator cross member damaged

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front subframe support bar corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 203,433 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 201,403 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 196,412 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 191,834 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 187,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 187,319 miles

Offside Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 168,319 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 168,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Twin filament bulb fault (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 148,914 miles

lower engine mount broken

srarter moter noisy

Fail 14 Jul 2016 148,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear caliper hand brake lever not returning

lower engine mount broken

srarter moter noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2015 126,310 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2015 126,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,252 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 106,252 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s wiper worn

radiator support pannel damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front headlamp bulbs slightly discoloured

Fail 13 Jul 2012 63,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front headlamp bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,233 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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 PBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 FD08 PBU, 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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FD08 PBU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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