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FG08 LFX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,703 mi
Last recorded104,703 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 104,703 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 103,465 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 103,465 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 101,414 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 18 Apr 2023 101,414 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 99,886 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive borderline excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 99,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount/bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive borderline excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,705 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 96,705 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,675 miles

engine covers fitted

oil level low

Fail 5 Mar 2020 89,675 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers fitted

oil level low

Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,881 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 79,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear doors not opening from outside

engine covers fitted

iml light on

Pass 6 Feb 2018 71,183 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,491 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,404 miles

under-trays fitted as standard

Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,533 miles

brake pedal slight creepage under pressure

Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,681 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,306 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,316 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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FG08 LFX 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 70%.

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 LFX, 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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What year was FG08 LFX registered?

FG08 LFX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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