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FG08 LCC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

228,601 mi
Last recorded228,601 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 228,601 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 228,582 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 228,461 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 228,411 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 228,176 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 226,753 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 225,468 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 222,771 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 219,487 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear roadsprings mismatched

slight play in n/s and o/s/f inner rack joints

Pass 8 May 2018 217,029 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear mismatched road springs

Pass 8 May 2017 211,557 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 199,137 miles

O/S STEERING RACK INNER JOINT WORN

Pass 21 Apr 2015 182,525 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 174,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 174,818 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 157,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 143,854 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 143,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 127,923 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 127,921 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 122,248 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 122,248 miles

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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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FG08 LCC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG08 LCC, 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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FG08 LCC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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