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FE08 USM

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,021 mi
Last recorded199,021 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 199,021 miles

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 184,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 184,862 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced also flickering when on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced also flickering when on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 158,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 158,771 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 131,136 miles

both front side lights flickering

Fail 4 Feb 2019 131,135 miles

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

both front side lights flickering

Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked on offside but not affecting drivers view

Fail 17 Jan 2018 102,582 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen cracked on offside but not affecting drivers view

Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,862 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,452 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 62,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,866 miles

front number plate cracked advise

no smoke detected on test

Fail 30 Jan 2015 56,866 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front number plate cracked advise

no smoke detected on test

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,213 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 49,213 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,207 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,213 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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FE08 USM is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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