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FG08 LDA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,470 mi
Last recorded98,470 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 98,470 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine emission light on indicating a fault

Pass 24 Jul 2024 94,282 miles

engine emission light on indicating a fault

Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,936 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 88,454 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 87,079 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,340 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 81,305 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 81,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

inner rack has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,419 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY WORN

Pass 8 Mar 2014 64,984 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,539 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 63,537 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,289 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 53,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,112 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 51,112 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 LDA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LDA, 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 LDA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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