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FE08 UTS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,445 mi
Last recorded144,445 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 144,445 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 144,445 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,216 miles

both rear tyres puntured

front no plate defective

Fail 14 Mar 2018 121,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres puntured

front no plate defective

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,069 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 94,069 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,220 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 85,220 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal brake (3.3.A.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 75,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,803 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,603 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,070 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,205 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 UTS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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