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FE08 URH

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,552 mi
Last recorded182,552 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 URH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 182,552 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber mount split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 172,408 miles

rear bumper crash bar corroded

slight movement in nearside front upper mounting

Fail 2 Feb 2023 172,408 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear bumper crash bar corroded

slight leak around nearside rear brake caliper

slight movement in nearside front upper mounting

Pass 6 Jan 2022 156,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 145,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 145,365 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 138,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

horn sounds feeble

steering rack n/s damp

Fail 24 Jan 2020 138,468 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

horn sounds feeble

steering rack n/s damp

Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,337 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 119,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2018 119,937 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,920 miles

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 5 Aug 2016 99,568 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 99,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,292 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 89,292 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,824 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 85,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

horn not working.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 80,058 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,058 miles

Nail in front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,337 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,513 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,419 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

rear brake discs excessively corroded

slight play in both front steering arms

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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FE08 URH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FE08 URH, 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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FE08 URH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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