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FG08 LHX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,045 mi
Last recorded117,045 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 117,045 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 114,461 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Brace bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger box section. Close to excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Date of manufacture = 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked, close to excessive. Date of manufacture =- 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod and brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 114,461 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Brace bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger box section. Close to excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Date of manufacture = 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked, close to excessive. Date of manufacture =- 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod and brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 113,645 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Brace bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excessive. D.O.M 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing D.O.M 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod and brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 113,639 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Result = 1.84 versus manufacturer's plate limit of 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Unsafe mounting to bulkhead and floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Unsafe mounting to bulkhead and floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Brace bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wiring insecure below bumper

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excessive. D.O.M 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing D.O.M 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod and brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,789 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear braces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod and brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Detached (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Nov 2022 112,784 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Worn through (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure Rear securing strap corroded through and broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded F/R pipe to trailing arm assembly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Upper mounting not fitted (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded F/R pipe to trailing arm assembly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Upper mounting not fitted (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear braces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod and brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Detached (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,546 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,175 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 109,147 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 108,592 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 108,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 105,943 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 105,943 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 103,347 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 99,807 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 93,948 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 89,151 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 83,368 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,395 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 78,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,565 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 LHX 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 72.7%.

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 LHX, 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 LHX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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