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FD08 PWZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,601 mi
Last recorded120,601 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 PWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 120,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 120,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 118,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,570 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 114,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2019 109,467 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 100,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 97,657 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 97,656 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,735 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,837 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,821 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

n/s/f tyre slight surface cuts noted in tyre(kerbing)

o/s/f wheel arch inner liner slightly loose

o/s/r bumper / inner wheel arch slightly loose

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,511 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,510 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,311 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 48,311 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

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 PWZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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